Medical Assistant - General Surgery

Beth Israel Lahey Health; Exeter (NH); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a dynamic healthcare team as a Medical Assistant in Exeter, NH! This part-time role offers the opportunity to provide vital support in clinical and administrative tasks, ensuring the smooth operation of patient care. You'll work closely with healthcare professionals, performing essential duties such as obtaining vital signs, assisting with examinations, and managing patient communications. With a flexible schedule and a commitment to patient confidentiality and quality care, this position is perfect for those looking to make a meaningful impact in a supportive environment. If you're passionate about healthcare and eager to contribute to a dedicated team, this is the role for you!

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required; CMA/RMA/CCMA certification needed within 6 months.
• BLS certification must be obtained within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform clinical duties including obtaining vital signs and assisting providers.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of exam rooms and instruments.
• Handle administrative tasks like scheduling and patient check-in/out.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication Skills

Clinical Duties

Time Management

Education

High School diploma or GED

CMA/RMA/CCMA certification

BLS certification

Job description

Beth Israel Lahey Health | Exeter, NH 03833

Part Time, Day Shift - Days and hours vary Monday-Friday 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM, can be flexible.

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:

1. High School diploma or GED.
2. 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.
3. BLS certification within 6 months of hire.

Major Responsibilities:

1. Perform clinical duties such as pre-visit work, obtaining vital signs, providing medication reconciliation, and assisting providers with examinations and/or procedures.
2. Clean and prepare instruments for sterilization as required. Ensure exam rooms are cleaned and stocked.
3. Respond to patient phone portal messages on the same day following standard work procedures and messaging policy.
4. Use standing protocols to complete pre-visit work, close gaps in care, administrate vaccines, and complete prescription refills.
5. Schedule pre-admission and diagnostic testing and place follow-up calls to patients after surgery.
6. Perform 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 balancing daily journal.
7. Maintain and adhere to established Core Physicians policies and procedures and federal regulations, including patient confidentiality, quality assurance, safety, environmental and infection control standards.
8. Participate in the daily huddle and complete any required actions, working as a member of the care team to ensure proper communication between team members.
9. In some practices, perform scribing duties; accompany the provider into the patient examination room and accurately document the encounter; order labs, make referrals, and order prescriptions as recommended by the provider.
10. Monitor care team metrics to evaluate improvement metrics and outcomes.
11. Provide coverage for other Core Offices as needed based on priorities, and perform other duties as assigned.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled