Medical Assistant II - General Surgery - Full Time

Elliot Health System; Manchester (NH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision coverage

Disability and life insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

403(b) Retirement Savings Plan

Job summary

Elliot General Surgery, part of Elliot Health System, seeks a Certified Medical Assistant to support providers in a busy specialty practice. The role emphasizes patient care, rooming, vitals, specimen collection, and immunizations in a day-shift setting.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years in medical offices or relevant training; CMA, RMA, or CCMA credentials are preferred. The position offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities for growth within Elliot Health System.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED is required.
• CMA, RMA or CCMA preferred.
• 1 year of healthcare experience with formal training or externship.
• 1–2 years of experience in a clinical ambulatory care setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist providers in patient examinations, procedures, and dressing changes.
• Perform rooming activities and document vital signs and health history.
• Obtain specimens and perform point-of-care testing per policies.
• Administer medications and immunizations as appropriate.
• Process medication refills and manage prior authorizations.
• Maintain stock and organization of clinical supplies and samples.

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Graduate from an accredited MA Program

Graduate from an MA Training Program with externship

1 year of relevant healthcare experience with formal training

1 year prior experience as a Medical Assistant

At least 3 years’ experience as a Medical Assistant

Job description

$3,000 Sign on Bonus!

About Us

At Elliot General Surgery we are experts in the diagnosis and surgical treatment of conditions including diverticulitis, appendicitis, gallbladder disease, hernias, heartburn (GERD), hemorrhoids, and more. In addition to traditional open surgery, our board-certified general surgeon is skilled in robotic and minimally invasive surgical procedures.

Position Summary: M - F 8 am - 5 pm.

*Looking for a Certified MA with 3-5 years of medical office experience. Specialty office experience preferred but not required.*

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.

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 Schedule

Days