Medical Assistant - Float Pool - Per Diem

Southern New Hampshire Health; Manchester (NH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, prescription, and vision coverage

Short-term and long-term disability insurance

Competitive pay

Tuition reimbursement

403(b) retirement savings plan

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Manchester, NH is seeking a Medical Assistant to support clinical operations. The ideal candidate will assist with patient examinations, record vital signs, administer medication, and manage clinical supplies. A high school diploma and completion of an accredited medical assistant program are required. This role offers comprehensive health coverage, competitive pay, and a 403(b) retirement savings plan.

Qualifications

• One to three years of medical assistant experience preferred.
• Medical Assistant Certification/ABR-OE strongly recommended.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient examinations and procedures.
• Perform vital signs and conditions-specific measurements.
• Document and process specimens accurately.
• Manage clinical supplies and medication samples.

Skills

Patient care assistance

Vital signs monitoring

Venipuncture procedures

Medication administration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Graduate from an accredited Medical Assistant program

Tools

Computer/EMR systems

Job description

Position Summary

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

• Education: High School Diploma or GED required. Graduate from an accredited Medical Assistant program required.

• Experience: One (1) to three (3) years medical assistant experience preferred.

• Certification/Licensure: Medical Assistant Certification/ABR-OE strongly recommended.

• Software/Hardware: Computer/EMR experience preferred.

About Elliot Medical Group

Elliot Primary Care providers are here for our patients at every stage of life. They specialize in providing a range of essential services, from regular checkups and preventative care to treatment of acute injuries and chronic conditions. Our primary care providers are committed to building a long-term collaborative relationship with our patients and using their expertise to help them become and stay well. Medical assistants are a key part of our outpatient care teams.

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