Medical Assistant - Family Practice/Internal Med - 21 Hampton Road

Anna Jaques Hospital; Exeter (NH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite parking

Health benefits start day 1

Seacoast NH locations

Job summary

Core Physicians in Exeter, NH, is hiring a Medical Assistant to support clerical, clinical and business areas under supervision. The role offers a aligned weekday schedule, competitive pay and day‑1 benefits as part of a collaborative physician‑led team.

You will perform pre‑visit work, assist with exams, handle patient communications, and help with administrative tasks across the practice, contributing to safe, compassionate patient care.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• CMA/RMA/CCMA certification/registration required or within 6 months of hire.
• BLS certification within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform clinical duties such as pre‑visit work, obtaining vital signs, medication reconciliation, and assisting providers with examinations and/or procedures.
• Clean and prepare instruments for sterilization and keep exam rooms stocked.
• Respond to patient portal messages the same day per standing protocols.
• Schedule pre‑admission and diagnostic testing; follow up with patients after surgery.
• Greet, check-in/out patients; schedule appointments and manage patient records.
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to Core Physicians policies; participate in daily huddle as part of the care team.

Skills

Clinical duties

Administrative duties

Scribing (optional)

Patient communication

Education

High School or GED

CMA/RMA/CCMA certification/registration

BLS within 6 months

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

Shift: Mon - Fri 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Location: 21 Hampton Road, Exeter NH

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

• 1. Perform clinical duties such as pre‑visit work, obtaining vital signs, providing medication reconciliation, and assistingproviderswithexaminations and/or procedures.
• 2. Clean and prepare instruments for sterilization as required. Ensure exam rooms are cleaned and stocked.
• 3. Following standard work procedures and messaging policy, respond to the patient phone portal message on the sameday.
• 4. Use standing protocols to complete pre-visit work, close gaps in care, administrate vaccines, and completeprescription refills.
• 5. May schedule pre‑admission and diagnostic testing and place follow-up calls topatients after surgery.
• 6. May perform any of the following daily administrative duties of the practice: greeting/check-in/check-out, schedulingpatients, answering telephones, taking messages, organizing patient charts, filing, pulling and copying patientrecords, collection of co-pays and patient balances, post-payment and adjustment transactions, and balance dailyjournal.
• 7. Maintains and adheres to established CorePhysicians policies and procedures and federal regulations, including, patientconfidentiality, quality assurance, safety, environmental and infection control standards; responsible for participating inthe daily huddle and completing any actions required and working as a member of the care team to ensure propercommunication between all team members.
• 8. In some practices, the MA may perform scribing duties; accompany the provider into the patient examination room andaccurately and efficiently document the encounter; order any labs, make referrals, and order prescriptions that havebeen recommended by the provider.
• 9. Responsible for monitoring care team metrics to evaluate improvement metrics and outcome.
• 10. 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, geographyof 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