Medical Assistant- Epping Family Practice

Beth Israel Lahey Health; Epping (NH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to support clerical, clinical, and business functions under supervision. You will perform pre-visit tasks, take vital signs, reconcile medications, assist providers, and help with scheduling and records management.

The role requires CMA/RMA/CCMA certification or progress toward it, BLS within 6 months, and compliance with infection control and privacy standards. This is a full-time position in a healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• CMA/RMA/CCMA certification/registration required or within 6 months of hire.
• BL S certification within 6 months of hire
• Credentialed through formal training program with knowledge testing.

Responsibilities

• Perform clinical duties such as pre-visit work, obtaining vital signs, medication reconciliation, and assisting provider.
• Prepare and sterilize instruments; keep exam rooms clean and stocked.
• Respond to patient portal messages on the same day.
• Administer vaccines and place prescription refills using standing protocols.
• Schedule pre-admission and diagnostic testing; follow up with patients after procedures.
• Perform daily administrative duties: greeting, scheduling, phone answering, charting, and billing tasks.
• Adhere to policies on confidentiality, QA, safety, infection control; participate in daily huddle.

Skills

Vital signs

Medication reconciliation

Scheduling

Communication

Infection control

Education

Medical Assistant certification (CMA/RMA/CCMA)

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

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:Major Responsibilitiesa. Perform clinical duties such as pre-visit work, obtaining vital signs, providing medication reconciliation, and assisting provider in examinations and/or procedures.b. Clean and prepare instruments for sterilization as required. Ensures exam rooms are cleaned and stocked.c. Following standard work procedures, and messaging policy, respond to patient phone portal message on the same day.d. Use standing protocols to complete pre visit work, close gaps in care, administrate vaccines, and complete prescription refills.e. May schedule pre-admission and diagnostic testing and place follow up calls to patients after surgery.f. 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.g. Maintains and adheres to established Core 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 membersh. In some practices, the MA may perform scribing duties; accompany provider into 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.i. Responsible for monitoring care team metrics to evaluate improvement metrics & outcome.j. Provides coverage for other Core Offices as needed, based on priorities and perform other duties as assigned.Education–Years of Experience –License and CertificationFor hires after 11/28/2011: CMA/RMA/CCMA certification/registration required or within 6 mosof hire OR credentialed through formal training program that includes testing of knowledge.BLS within 6 months of hireAdditional QualificationsAdditional SkillsPay Range:$20.00 – $29.49The 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/DisabledEmployment: Full-timeHours/Week: 40Shift: DayCategory: Nursing SupportPay Range: $20.00 - $29.49FLSA: Non-ExemptReq ID: JR106272