Endocrinology Medical Assistant: Hands-On Patient Care

China Reform Holdings Corporation; Laconia (NH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Concord Hospital is seeking a Medical Assistant to support clinicians by preparing patients for examinations, taking vital signs, and updating electronic records. The role involves greeting patients, stocking exam rooms, and assisting with procedures as directed by providers.

The ideal candidate has an accredited Medical Assistant program or healthcare experience, BLS/CPR certification, and a willingness to obtain certification within three years of employment.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited medical assistant program preferred but will accept applicants with healthcare experience.
• Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers certification or Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and Health Care Providers.
• Medical Assistants are encouraged to obtain certification or registration within the first three years of employment.

Responsibilities

• Follows guidelines and prescribed format for answering the phone and identifies patient's health problem or concern and directs calls per practice guidelines.
• Interviews patients and measures vital signs. Updates patient's medications and allergy lists. Records information in the EMR.
• Prepares treatment rooms for examination of patients, including stocking and cleaning.
• Assists provider by preparing patients for physical examinations and by assisting with procedures.
• Demonstrates clinical skill in practice.
• Schedules patient appointments and orders referral per practice specific guidelines.
• Inventories and orders medical supplies and materials for assigned area of responsibility, removes outdated materials and ensures proper labeling.
• Uses software (Cerner, GroupWise, etc.) following established protocols for documentation, responding to requests, and initiating appropriate tests and orders.
• Greets patients and escorts them to exam room.
• Cleans and prepares instruments for sterilization.
• Performs job specific requirements and other duties as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

Medical Assistant program (accredited)

Tools

Cerner

GroupWise

Job description

Concord Hospital is seeking a Medical Assistant to support clinicians by preparing patients for examinations, taking vital signs, and updating electronic records. The role involves greeting patients, stocking exam rooms, and assisting with procedures as directed by providers.

The ideal candidate has an accredited Medical Assistant program or healthcare experience, BLS/CPR certification, and a willingness to obtain certification within three years of employment.