Medical Assistant - Clinical & Front Desk Support

Beth Israel Lahey Health; Stratham (NH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health in Stratham, NH is seeking a Medical Assistant to support clerical, clinical and business tasks under supervision of nurses and physicians. The role includes pre-visit work, vital signs, medication reconciliation, exam room prep and proper documentation.

The position requires a high school diploma, CMA/RMA/CCMA certification within 6 months of hire and BLS within 6 months. Pay ranges from $20.00 to $29.49 per hour, with pay determinants based on location and experience.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• CMA/RMA/CCMA certification/registration required within 6 months of hire OR credentialed through a formal training program that includes testing of knowledge.
• BLS certification within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform clinical duties such as pre-visit work, obtaining vital signs, providing medication reconciliation, and assisting provider in examinations and/or procedures.
• Clean and prepare instruments for sterilization; ensure exam rooms are cleaned and stocked.
• Respond to patient portal messages on the same day following standard work procedures.
• Complete pre-visit work, close gaps in care, administer vaccines, and complete prescription refills.
• May schedule pre-admission and diagnostic testing and place follow-up calls to patients after surgery.
• Perform daily administrative duties: greeting/check in/out, scheduling, phones, messages, charts, filing, and financial tasks.
• Maintain adherence to Core policies, patient confidentiality, safety, infection control; participate in daily huddle.
• Scribing duties may be performed; document encounters; order labs, make referrals, and order prescriptions as advised.
• Monitor care team metrics to evaluate improvement and outcomes.

Skills

Clinical support

Patient care

Scribing (optional)

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CMA/RMA/CCMA certification/registration

BLS certification

Job description

Beth Israel Lahey Health in Stratham, NH is seeking a Medical Assistant to support clerical, clinical and business tasks under supervision of nurses and physicians. The role includes pre-visit work, vital signs, medication reconciliation, exam room prep and proper documentation.

The position requires a high school diploma, CMA/RMA/CCMA certification within 6 months of hire and BLS within 6 months. Pay ranges from $20.00 to $29.49 per hour, with pay determinants based on location and experience.