Medical Assistant II - Plastics & Reconstructive Surgery - Full Time

Elliot Health System; New Hampshire; On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Short-term and long-term disability

Tuition Reimbursement

403(b) Retirement Savings Plan

Job summary

A healthcare organization in New Hampshire is seeking a Medical Assistant to assist providers with patient care, including rooming patients and performing diagnostic tests. The ideal candidate will have a High School Diploma or GED and graduate from an accredited Medical Assistant program with Certification. Responsibilities include preparing charts, administering medications, and processing specimens in accordance with company policies. Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits are offered, including health coverage and a 403(b) plan.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Prepare visit charts based on scheduled appointments including diagnostic test results.
• Rooming activities for provider visits according to documented criteria.
• Document age-specific measurements accurately including vital signs.

Skills

Patient care assistance

Diagnostic testing

Medication administration

Specimen handling

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program

Medical Assistant Certification

Tools

Computer/EMR software

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 Plan

And more!

Work Schedule

8:30a-5:30p, M - F