Medical Assistant - Derry Full Time

Lahey Hospital & Medical Center; Londonderry (NH); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Londonderry, NH, is seeking a full-time Medical Assistant to provide direct patient care in various ambulatory settings. Candidates must possess a high school diploma and be a graduate of an accredited medical assistant program. Key responsibilities include obtaining vitals, assisting physicians, and coordinating patient care with other providers. Join a team making a difference in healthcare and community well-being.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform medical procedures such as obtaining vitals and assisting with minor procedures.
• Experience in outpatient or medical office settings preferred.
• Possession of Medical Assistant Certificate and B.L.S. certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect patient care in various ambulatory settings.
• Document patient care activities in the patient's chart.
• Prepare exam rooms and restock supplies as needed.

Skills

Patient care

Telephone triage

Coordinating patient care

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Graduate of an accredited medical assistant program

Job description

Join Lahey Hospital & Medical Center as a Medical Assistant - Derry Full Time.

Job Type: Regular
Time Type: Full time
Work Shift: Day (United States of America)
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives. Temporary location in Derry, NH - BRAND NEW LOCATION being built in Londonderry

Job Description:

Under the general supervision of the Practice Administrator, Director of Site Operations or assigned Nurse Manager/Site Manager in Collaboration, provides direct and indirect care to a specified group of patients in a variety of ambulatory settings. Medical Assistants work in collaboration with the physician(s), or other health care provider(s), other ambulatory support staff within the department and with other disciplines to deliver patient care.

Performs all medical assistant functions in a medical setting for adult patients. Responsible for telephone triage. Renders patient care within the scope of their training, including obtains vitals, height, weight, SPO2 and blood pressure on all patients and documents appropriately into patient’s chart. Assists physicians with minor procedures. Prepares exam rooms and restocks supplies. Coordinates patient care with other providers and/or facilities.

Qualified individuals must have the ability (with or without reasonable accommodation) to perform the following duties within their scope of practice in the following ambulatory medical specialties:

• Endocrinology

Education/Experience: High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) required. Graduate of an accredited medical assistant program. Medical Office or outpatient experience preferred.

Certification/License: Medical Assistant Certificate preferred; B.L.S. required

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