Medical Assistant / LPN - Pediatrics Bedford - Full Time

SolutionHealth; Londonderry (NH); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

403(b) retirement plan

Job summary

Elliot Health System in Londonderry, NH is seeking Medical Assistants to support providers in patient care across clinical areas. You will assist with examinations, procedures, and dressing changes, and handle both administrative and clinical duties per standards.

The role requires MA training or completion of an accredited MA program, with 1 year of healthcare experience preferred. BLS within 90 days is mandatory; CMA/RMA/CCMA are preferred credentials.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED required and one MA pathway completed.
• 1 year of relevant healthcare experience preferred.
• BLS certification required within 90 days of employment.
• CMA/RMA/CCMA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist providers in patient care, examinations, procedures, and dressings.
• Prepare visit charts with tests, reports, and discharge summaries.
• Room patients and document vitals, allergies, and medication history.
• Obtain accurate measurements including vital signs and weight.
• Conduct hearing, vision, respiratory and ECG testing.
• Collect specimens, perform point-of-care testing, and venipuncture as needed.
• Administer medications and immunizations as appropriate.
• Process refills and handle prior authorization workflows.
• Manage supplies and maintain stock in clinical areas.

Skills

BLS certification

Vital signs

Venipuncture

ECG testing

Immunizations

Medication administration

Education

HS Diploma or GED

MA Program graduate

Externship experience

1 year healthcare experience

CMA/RMA/CCMA preferred

90-day BLS authorization

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.

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: 1 year of relevant healthcare exp. (can include externship), 1 -2 years exp. in a clinical ambulatory care setting preferred.

Experience: At least 3 years’ experience as a Medical Assistant.

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!