Medical Assistant II - Plastics & Reconstructive Surgery - Full Time

Elliot Health System; Manchester (NH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, prescription, and vision coverage

Short-term and long-term disability insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

403(b) Retirement Savings Plan

Job summary

A healthcare institution in Manchester, NH, is seeking a Medical Assistant II for the Plastics & Reconstructive Surgery department. The role involves assisting providers with patient care, performing clinical tasks, and managing documentation. Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent and a Medical Assistant Certification. The position offers health benefits, competitive pay, and a supportive work environment during weekdays from 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience as a medical assistant preferred.
• Medical Assistant Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assist providers in patient examinations and procedures.
• Document age and condition-specific measurements accurately.
• Administer medications and process prescription refills.

Skills

Patient care assistance

Vital sign monitoring

Venipuncture

Medication administration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Graduate from an accredited Medical Assistant program or Certification as an EMT or Combat Medic

Tools

Computer/EMR systems

Job description

Medical Assistant II - Plastics & Reconstructive Surgery - Full Time page is loaded## Medical Assistant II - Plastics & Reconstructive Surgery - Full Timelocations: Manchester, NHtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR11124Come work at the best place to give and receive care!**Job Description:**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*** Education: High School Diploma or GED required. Graduate from an accredited Medical Assistant program or Certification as an EMT or Combat Medic required.* Experience: One (1) to three (3) years medical assistant experience preferred.* Certification/Licensure: Medical Assistant Certification required.* Software/Hardware: Computer/EMR experience preferred.**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 PlanAnd !**Work Shift:**8:30a-5:30p, M - F*SolutionHealth is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.*