Medical Assistant / LPN - Pediatrics Bedford - Full Time

Elliot Health System; Bedford (NH); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision coverage

Disability and life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

403(b) Retirement Savings Plan

Job summary

Elliot Health System in Bedford, NH is seeking dedicated Medical Assistants (MA I/II) to support providers in ambulatory care settings. The role includes patient intake, vital signs, injections, specimen collection, and administrative duties to ensure efficient clinic operations.

The schedule is Monday–Friday, 8:00 am–5:00 pm, with opportunities for growth, BLS certification, and involvement in quality care standards within a reputable healthcare system in Bedford, NH.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED required.
• Graduate from an accredited MA Program or MA Training Program with externship.
• 1 year healthcare experience with formal training (LNA, EMT, Combat Medic) isan option.
• CMA, RMA or CCMA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist providers with patient examinations and procedures.
• Perform visit chart preparation and rooming activities.
• Document vital signs, measurements and health history.
• Conduct tests: hearing, vision, respiratory and ECG.
• Administer medications and immunizations as appropriate.
• Process refills and prior authorization requests.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Venipuncture

ECG testing

Medication administration

Administrative duties

Documentation

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Graduate from accredited MA Program

Externship completion in MA Training Program

1 year healthcare experience with formal training

3 years’ experience as Medical Assistant (MA II)

Tools

BLS 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:

M-F 8a-5p