ENT Medical Assistant — Hands-On Patient Care

Wentworth-Douglass Hospital; Somersworth (NH); On-site; USD 27,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Professional development

Job summary

Wentworth-Douglass Hospital is seeking a full-time Medical Assistant to join our ENT team in Somersworth, NH. You will support patient care, rooming, vital signs, and specimen collection in a fast-paced clinic.

The ideal candidate has 1–2 years of MA experience, familiarity with EHRs, and strong communication skills. Onsite schedule is 40 hours weekly, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with opportunities to collaborate across departments.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate’s degree in Medical Assisting preferred.
• Direct Medical Assistant experience or medical field experience of 1–2 years required.
• Basic Life Support certification preferred.
• National Certified Medical Assistant credential preferred.
• Ability to take vital signs, obtain manual blood pressure, and collect blood samples or other specimens.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, procedures, and protocols.
• Comfort using electronic health record systems and medical office software.
• Strong interpersonal communication, accuracy, time management, and problem‑solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Room patients, prepare exam rooms, and support patient flow throughout the day.
• Obtain and document medical histories, vital signs, weight, height, and other patient information in the medical record.
• Prepare equipment and supplies for providers and assist with clinical visit needs.
• Explain treatment procedures, medications, diets, and provider instructions to patients using clear and compassionate communication.
• Collect, log, and prepare blood, tissue, or other laboratory specimens for testing; perform phlebotomy when competency is demonstrated.
• Support general office needs, including phone coverage, forms, coordination with other departments, and patient advocacy.
• Maintain inventory, support immunization workflows as applicable, and contribute to departmental quality initiatives such as hand hygiene and two patient identifiers.
• Assist with onboarding and day-to-day support for junior Medical Assistants when needed.

Skills

Vital signs

Phlebotomy

Medical terminology

Interpersonal communication

Time management

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate’s degree in Medical Assisting

Tools

Electronic health record systems

Medical office software

Job description

Wentworth-Douglass Hospital is seeking a full-time Medical Assistant to join our ENT team in Somersworth, NH. You will support patient care, rooming, vital signs, and specimen collection in a fast-paced clinic.

The ideal candidate has 1–2 years of MA experience, familiarity with EHRs, and strong communication skills. Onsite schedule is 40 hours weekly, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with opportunities to collaborate across departments.