Medical Assistant / LPN - Internal Medicine at Briarwood - Full Time

Elliot Health System; Manchester (NH); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision coverage

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Life insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

403(b) Retirement Savings Plan

Job summary

Elliot Health System is seeking a Medical Assistant (MA I/II) for a M-F 8am-5pm schedule to support providers in patient care, exams, testing and administrative duties. The role requires HS Diploma or GED with MA training and CMA/RMA/CCMA preferred, and includes medication administration and specimen processing.

Responsibilities include chart preparation, patient rooming, vitals collection, basic screenings and coordination of care with the clinical team.

Qualifications

• Education: HS Diploma or GED required plus one MA pathway.
• Graduate from an accredited MA Program or externship option.
• Certification: CMA, RMA or CCMA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist providers with patient care, examinations, procedures and dressing changes.
• Perform visit chart prep with tests, reports and summaries in the medical record.
• Room patients, document vitals, allergies and health history per criteria.
• Conduct screening and basic testing (hearing, vision, ECG).
• Collect specimens and perform point-of-care testing per procedures.
• Administer medications/immunizations as appropriate and process refills.
• Manage prior authorizations, supplies and medication samples.

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Graduated from accredited MA program

CMA, RMA or CCMA certification

Job description

Position Summary: M - F 8 am - 5 pm

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: 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:

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