Medical Assistant - Core Family/Internal Med - Exeter

Beth Israel Lahey Health; Exeter (NH); On-site; USD 57,308,000 - 84,447,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance and retirement plans

Free onsite parking

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Core Physicians, part of Beth Israel Lahey Health, is seeking a Medical Assistant for a Mon-Fri 8 a.m.–5 p.m. schedule at 21 Hampton Road, Exeter, NH. A $3,000 sign-on bonus is offered. The role supports clerical, clinical, and business functions under supervision to deliver high‑quality patient care.

Qualifications include High School or GED, CMA/RMA/CCMA certification (or equivalent training) and BLS within 6 months. Competitive pay, benefits from day one, and opportunities for growth await.

Qualifications

• High School or GED required.
• CMA/RMA/CCMA certification or equivalent training with testing.
• BLS certification within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre-visit work and vital signs.
• Medication reconciliation and assisting providers with examinations.
• Prepare exam rooms and instruments for sterilization.
• Respond to patient portal messages on the same day.
• Greet patients, schedule appointments, and manage charting and co-pays.
• Document encounters if acting as scribe and assist with orders.

Education

High School or GED

CMA/RMA/CCMA certification

BLS certification

Job description

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives. Provide support to the practice in the functional areas of clerical, clinical and business under the direct supervision of a Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant or Physician.

Job Description

$3,000 Sign on Bonus! Shift: Mon-Fri 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Location: 21 Hampton Road

Core Physicians, part of Beth Israel Lahey Health, is a community-based, multi-specialty medical group dedicated to improving the health of individuals and families across the Seacoast region. With more than 200 healthcare providers across 20 specialties, Core Physicians delivers comprehensive, patient-centered care supported by advanced technology, collaboration, and compassion. Our close partnership with Exeter Hospital allows patients to access seamless, coordinated care within one trusted network. At Core Physicians, you’ll find a supportive environment that values teamwork, innovation, and professional growth. Whether you’re part of our clinical, administrative, or support staff, you’ll play a key role in advancing our mission to deliver exceptional care and service to our community.

Why Join Us

• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, and retirement plans beginning on day 1 of employment
• Career advancement opportunities and ongoing education support
• Standard weekday schedule (Monday—Friday) , with no weekend or holiday rotations that promote teamwork and work–life balance across locations
• Collaborative, physician-led organization that values input and innovation
• Free onsite parking and convenient Seacoast New Hampshire locations
• Culture grounded in respect, quality, and patient-centered care

The Medical Assistant will provide support to the practice in the functional areas of clerical, clinical and business under the direct supervision of a Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant or Physician.

Requirements

• High School or GED
• For hires after 11/28/2011: CMA/RMA/CCMA certification/registration required or within 6 months of hire OR credentialed through a formal training program that includes testing of knowledge
• BLS within 6 months of hire

Major Responsibilities

• Perform clinical duties such as pre‑visit work, obtaining vital signs, providing medication reconciliation, and assisting providers with examinations and/or procedures.
• Clean and prepare instruments for sterilization as required. Ensure exam rooms are cleaned and stocked.
• Following standard work procedures and messaging policy, respond to the patient phone portal message on the same day.
• Use standing protocols to complete pre-visit work, close gaps in care, administrate vaccines, and complete prescription refills.
• May schedule pre‑admission and diagnostic testing and place follow-up calls to patients after surgery.
• May perform any of the following daily administrative duties of the practice: greeting/check-in/check-out, scheduling patients, answering telephones, taking messages, organizing patient charts, filing, pulling and copying patient records, collection of co-pays and patient balances, post-payment and adjustment transactions, and balance daily journal.
• Maintains and adheres to established Core Physicians policies and procedures and federal regulations, including, patient confidentiality, quality assurance, safety, environmental and infection control standards; responsible for participating in the daily huddle and completing any actions required and working as a member of the care team to ensure proper communication between all team members.
• In some practices, the MA may perform scribing duties; accompany the provider into the patient examination room and accurately and efficiently document the encounter; order any labs, make referrals, and order prescriptions that have been recommended by the provider.
• Responsible for monitoring care team metrics to evaluate improvement metrics and outcome.
• Provides coverage for other Core Offices as needed, based on priorities, and performs other duties as assigned.

Pay Range

$20.00 - $29.49 The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law. Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law. As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment. More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled