Medical Assistant / LPN - Pediatrics Bedford - Full Time

Elliot Health System; New Hampshire; Vor Ort; USD 25.000 - 39.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision coverage

Tuition reimbursement

403(b) retirement plan

Zusammenfassung

Elliot Health System is seeking a Medical Assistant to support providers in patient care, exams, and procedures. The role involves rooming patients, collecting vitals, screenings, specimen collection and basic testing.

Two levels exist (MA I and MA II) with progression based on education and experience. The position follows a Monday–Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. schedule and offers comprehensive benefits.

Qualifikationen

• HS Diploma or GED required with MA pathway options.
• MA program graduate or externship completion acceptable.
• 1 year of healthcare experience or externship preferred.
• CMA, RMA or CCMA preferred; BLS authorization within 90 days.

Aufgaben

• Assist providers in patient care and examinations.
• Prepare visit charts with tests, reports and summaries.
• Perform rooming according to criteria and document vitals.
• Obtain and document vital signs, height, weight and related measurements.
• Conduct hearing, vision, respiratory, and ECG testing.
• Collect specimens and perform point-of-care testing per policies.
• Administer medications and immunizations as appropriate.
• Process refills and handle prior authorizations for medications.

Kenntnisse

Vital signs

Phlebotomy

Medication administration

Rooming

Ausbildung

MA program graduate

Externship experience

1 year healthcare experience

Tools

BLS certification

Jobbeschreibung

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: 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.

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