*Medical Assistant- Full-time and Part-time positions available-3K Sign On Bonus Eligible*

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

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health in New Hampshire is seeking Medical Assistants to support practices across Hampton, Stratham, Plaistow, Exeter, Epping and Portsmouth. Part-time and full-time positions are available, with supervision by a Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant or Physician.

You will perform clinical duties such as pre-visit work, vital signs, medication reconciliation, preparing exam rooms, and assisting providers.

Qualifications

• CMA/RMA/CCMA certification/registration required or within 6 months of hire
• BLS certification within 6 months of hire
• Experience with pre-visit work and patient workflow is a plus

Responsibilities

• Perform clinical duties such as pre-visit work, obtaining vital signs, medication reconciliation, and assisting provider in examinations and/or procedures
• Clean and prepare instruments for sterilization and ensure exam rooms are stocked and ready
• Respond to patient portal messages the same day
• Use standing protocols to complete pre-visit work, close gaps in care, administer vaccines, and handle prescriptions
• Schedule pre-admission and diagnostic testing and follow up with patients after procedures
• Handle daily administrative duties like greeting, scheduling, answering calls, and maintaining patient records
• Maintain core policies, patient confidentiality, quality and safety standards, and participate in daily huddles
• May perform scribing duties and document encounters in the EHR
• Monitor care team metrics and assist with improvements; provide coverage as needed

Skills

Clinical duties

Vital signs

Medication reconciliation

Patient communication

Administrative support

Scribing (possible)

Education

CMA/RMA/CCMA certification

BLS certification

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

Part-time and Full-time positions available! Locations: Hampton, Stratham, Plaistow, Exeter, Epping, and Portsmouth!

Major Responsibilities

• a. 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 members h.
• h. 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 Certification

For hires after 11/28/2011: CMA/RMA/CCMA certification/registration required or within 6 mos of hire OR credentialed through formal training program that includes testing of knowledge.

BLS within 6 months of hire

Pay Range

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, 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

At Beth Israel Lahey Health, we are driving the change in health care that Massachusetts wants and needs. Our culture promotes continuous learning, growth, innovation and a sense of belonging. We make it a priority to offer comprehensive compensation and benefits and help you achieve a healthy and balanced life. While you're busy caring for and supporting our patients, we take care of you.

More than 35,000 people working together.

Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives.

Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.