Medical Assistant - Float Pool - Per Diem

Elliot Health System; New Hampshire; On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, prescription, and vision coverage

Short-term disability and life insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

403(b) Retirement Savings Plan

Job summary

Elliot Health System in New Hampshire is seeking a Medical Assistant to assist in the administration of patient care across various clinical settings. Responsibilities include preparing visit charts, conducting tests, and administering medications. Candidates should have a High School Diploma or GED and relevant healthcare experience, with certification preferences for MA II.

Full-time and part-time employees receive benefits, including health coverage, disability insurance, and a retirement savings plan. This is a per diem position.

Qualifications

• 1 year of relevant healthcare experience with formal training.
• BLS authorization within 90 days of employment.
• CMA, RMA or CCMA preferred for MA II.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient examinations and procedures.
• Prepare and document visit charts.
• Obtain and record age-specific measurements.
• Conduct hearing, vision, and ECG tests.
• Administer medications and manage clinical supplies.

Skills

Patient care

Clinical procedures

Vital signs measurement

Medication administration

BLS certification

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Graduation from accredited MA Program

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.
• Perform 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.
• Obtain and document age and/or condition-specific measurements accurately including vital signs, height, weight, head circumference, peak flow, and pulse oximetry.
• Conduct and document hearing, vision, respiratory and ECG testing.
• Perform and document specific screening based on condition/need including depression and asthma.
• Obtain, document and process specimens using the appropriate collection process and equipment.
• Perform and document point of care testing accurately.
• Perform venipuncture procedures (as needed) and process specimens as outlined in policies and procedures.
• Administer medications and immunizations including oral, nasal, injectable, rectal and topical routes as appropriate.
• Process medication prescription refills per guidelines using telephonic, electronic or print methods.
• Handle prior authorization processes for medications and/or procedures and document appropriately.
• Manage 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 experience (can include externship), 1–2 years experience 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.

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: 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.

Benefits

• 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

Work Schedule

Per diem