Medical Assistant II (MA) - Vaccine Clinic, Per Diem

Dartmouth-Hitchcock; Lebanon (NH); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Dartmouth-Hitchcock is seeking seasonal per diem Medical Assistants for fall vaccine clinics. Responsibilities include greeting patients, recording vital signs, assisting with procedures, and preparing patient billing. Ideal candidates will have completed an accredited medical assistant program and possess strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in office or outpatient ambulatory care setting preferred.
• Ability to work well as part of a team.
• Willing to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Responsibilities

• Greets and checks in patients; prepares patient for procedures.
• Records vital signs and informs provider of concerns.
• Handles patient billing and insurance forms.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Computer Skills

Education

Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant Program

Job description

Overview

We are seeking seasonal per diem staff to join our team for fall vaccine clinics!

Clinics are expected to run from September 15th through November 14th, 2025; Monday-Friday.

We will offer four (4) five (5) hour shifts per day and ask that per diem staff provide at least two (2) shifts of coverage per week.

Available shifts:

AM 1: 6am-11am

AM 2: 7:30am-12:30pm

PM 1: 11:30am-4:30pm

PM 2: 1:30pm-6:30pm

• Fridays = AM shifts only

Please note that external hires will be required to attend a full week of orientation with a target hire date of 8/18. All MA/LNA hires will also be required to attend one additional day of injection training, date to be determined (unless previously completed as a current employee).

Responsibilities

• Greets, checks in patients, and notifies appropriate provider. Prepares patient, room, and equipment for procedures and exams.
• Takes and records vital signs. Informs provider of patient vital signs and concerns.
• 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. Understands limitations in dealing with patients over the phone, and involves nursing staff and providers.
• Registers new patients and establishes a medical record.
• Prepares patient billing.
• Assists patients by filling out insurance and other forms.
• Supplies authorized information upon request by third-party payors.
• Instructs patients in preparation for specific procedures.
• Collects and processes routine laboratory specimens.
• Operates and maintains clinical equipment.
• Maintains and uses aseptic technique including sterilization, disinfection, and disposal of contaminated material.
• Cleans, wraps, and autoclaves instruments. Cares for supplies and equipment.

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.
• Willing and able to participate in evening, weekend, and holiday coverage as needed.

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.