Medical Assistant II (MA) – Orthopedics

Dhnursing; Nashua (NH); On-site; USD 29,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Dartmouth Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to perform vital signs, injections, specimen collection, and patient preparation for outpatient exams. The role supports physicians and nurses in a fast-paced ambulatory setting and requires CMA/RMA/CCMA certification with current BLS.

Full-time, M-F 8am-5pm, with coverage for evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed. Dartmouth Health offers a comprehensive benefits package and equal opportunity employment.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant Program required.
• Previous experience in office or outpatient ambulatory care setting strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Must be willing and able to participate in evening, weekend, and holiday coverage according to needs of the department.

Responsibilities

• Greets, checks in patients, and notifies appropriate provider.
• Takes and records vital signs.
• Recognizes and treats emergency patients as a priority, assists with patient examinations and treatments.
• Handles patient situations over the phone, schedules appointments and procedures with medical professionals; involves nursing staff and providers.
• Register new patients and establish medical records.
• Prepares patient billings and assists patients with insurance forms.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Computer skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

CMA/RMA/CCMA certification

BLS certification

Job description

Overview

Responsible for clinical duties such as taking vital signs, giving injections, performing simple diagnostic tests, collecting specimens, drawing blood, sterilizing and cleaning equipment, and maintaining examination rooms at an outpatient care site.

Full-Time, M-F 8am-5pm.

Responsibilities

1. Greets, checks in patients, and notifies appropriate provider. Prepares patient, room and equipment for procedures and exams.
2. Takes and records vital signs. Informs provider of patient vital signs and concerns.
3. Recognizes and treats emergency patients as a priority, assists with patient examinations and treatments.
4. Handles patient situations over the phone, schedules appointments and procedures with medical professionals. Understands limitations in dealing with patients over the phone, and involves nursing staff and providers.
5. Register new patients and establishes a medical record.
6. Prepares patient billings.
7. Assists patients by filling out insurance and other forms.
8. Supplies authorized information upon request by third party payors.
9. Instructs patients in preparation for specific procedures.
10. Collects and processes routine laboratory specimen.
11. Operates and maintains clinical equipment.
12. Maintains and uses aseptic technique including sterilization, disinfection and disposal of contaminated material.
13. Cleans, wraps and autoclaves instruments. Cares for supplies and equipment.
14. Performs other duties as required or assigned.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant Program required.
• Previous experience in office or outpatient ambulatory care setting strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work well as a member of a team.
• Computer skills strongly preferred.
• Must be willing and able to participate in evening, weekend, and holiday coverage according to needs of the department.

Required Licensure/Certifications

– Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) – American Association of Medical Assistants OR Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) – American Medical Technologists OR Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) – National Healthcareers Association plus DOL Registered Apprenticeships Certificate of Completion.
– Current BLS certification required.

• Area of Interest: LNA/MA
• Pay Range: $21.19/Hr. – $32.85/Hr.
• FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.00 – 1.00 – 40 hrs/week
• Shift: Day
• Job ID: 41793

Dartmouth Health offers a total compensation package that includes a comprehensive selection of benefits. Our Core Benefits include medical, dental, vision and life insurance, short and long term disability, paid time off, and retirement plans. Click here for information on these benefits and more: Benefits | DHMC and Clinics Careers

Dartmouth Health is an Equal Opportunity and Aff… All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy-related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Dartmouth Health provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and to applicants and employees with sincerely held religious beliefs in accordance with applicable law. Applicants who require an accommodation during the application or interview process may contact [e-mail] for assistance.