Medical Assistant - Float Pool - Per Diem

20 Elliot Hospital of the City of Manchester; Manchester (NH); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Elliot Health System is seeking Medical Assistants (MA I/II) to support providers in ambulatory care settings. Responsibilities include chart prep, rooming, vitals, tests, specimen collection, medication administration, immunizations, and prior authorization support.

HS Diploma or GED required with CMA/RMA/CCMA preferred and BLS within 90 days. Per diem shifts; health system benefits available to eligible staff.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED required.
• CMA/RMA/CCMA preferred; BLS required within 90 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare charts for daily appointments with tests, reports and summaries available to the provider.
• Room patients for visits using documented criteria and document vital signs and histories.
• Accurately document vitals (BP, height/weight, etc.) and perform tests such as vision/hearing/ECG.
• Collect specimens and perform point-of-care testing according to policy.
• Administer medications and immunizations as appropriate and process refills per guidelines.
• Handle prior authorization processes for medications and procedures; manage supplies and par levels.

Skills

Clinical assistance

Vital signs

Patient care

Education

HS Diploma or GED required

Graduate from an accredited MA Program or externship

1 year healthcare experience with formal training

Tools

ECG equipment

Venipuncture supplies

Job description

Position Summary:

Practices M - F 8 am - 5 pm
Assists providers in the administration of patient care in assigned clinical areas. Assists with patient examinations, procedures, diagnostic studies, treatment, and dressing changes. Performs general administrative duties in accordance with JCAHO, CLIA, NCQA and government standards, as well as company policies and procedures.

Key Responsibilities

Performs visit chart preparation activities based on the daily scheduled appointments including diagnostic test results, emergency/urgent care reports, discharge summaries and consult/PCP reports are located in the medical record and accessible to the provider.
Performs rooming activities for provider visits according to the documented rooming criteria including chief complaint, allergies, vital signs, medication list review, tobacco history, LMP, health maintenance overrides and documentation in a timely and accurate manner.
Obtains and documents age and/or condition-specific measurements accurately including vital signs, height, weight, head circumference, peak flow, and pulse oximetry.
Conducts and documents hearing, vision, respiratory and ECG testing.
Performs and documents specific screening based on condition/need including depression and asthma.
Obtains, documents and processes specimens using the appropriate collection process and equipment.
Performs and documents point of care testing accurately.
Performs venipuncture procedures (as needed) and processes specimens as outlined in policies and procedures.
Administers medications and immunizations including oral, nasal, injectable, rectal and topical routes as appropriate.
Processes medication prescription refills per guidelines using telephonic, electronic or print methods.
Handles prior authorization processes for medications and/or procedures and documents appropriately.
Manages clinical supplies and medication sample areas to ensure that stock is current, stored appropriately, labeled and par levels maintained.

Education/Experience/Licensure MA I

Education: HS Diploma or GED required and One of the following: Graduate from an accredited MA Program. Graduate from an MA Training Program with externship. 1 year of relevant healthcare experience with formal training (LNA, EMT, Combat Medic). 1 year prior experience as a Medical Assistant.
Experience: 1 year of relevant healthcare exp. (can include externship), 1 -2 years exp. in a clinical ambulatory care setting preferred.
Certification/Licensure: Must possess BLS authorization upon 90 days of employment and maintain during employment. CMA, RMA or CCMA preferred.

Education/Experience/Licensure MA II

Education: HS Diploma or GED required and One of the following: Graduate from an accredited MA Program. Graduate from an MA Training Program with externship. At least 3 years’ experience as a Medical Assistant.
Experience: 1 year of relevant healthcare exp. (can include externship), 1 -2 years exp. in a clinical ambulatory care setting preferred.
Experience: At least 3 years’ experience as a Medical Assistant.
Certification/Licensure: CMA, RMA or CCMA required. Must possess BLS authorization upon 90 days of employment and maintain during employment.

What Elliot Health System Has to Offer

Health, dental, prescription, and vision coverage for full-time & part-time employees

• Short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage
• Competitive pay
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
• And more!

Work Shift

Per diem

SolutionHealth is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

SolutionHealth is an integrated health system uniquely focused on providing access to high-value primary and specialty care that meets the growing needs of the communities we serve. Together, Southern New Hampshire Health and Elliot Health System, the founding members of SolutionHealth, are committed to innovative models of care and collaboration that improve the health and well-being of more than half of million residents of our region. We start with committing to do the right thing, for each patient, always.