Medical Assistant / LPN - Specialty Float Pool - Per Diem

Elliot Health System; Manchester (NH); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, prescription, and vision coverage

Short-term and long-term disability

Life insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

403(b) Retirement Savings Plan

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Manchester is looking for a Medical Assistant to assist healthcare providers in delivering patient care. Responsibilities include preparing patient charts, documenting vital signs, administering medications, and managing clinical supplies. The ideal candidate will have a High School Diploma, relevant experience, and preferably a Medical Assistant certification. Competitive pay and benefits are offered including health and dental coverage and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• 1 to 3 years of medical assistant experience required for per diem.
• Medical Assistant Certification/ABR-OE strongly recommended.
• Computer/EMR experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in patient examinations and procedures effectively.
• Prepare visit charts based on scheduled appointments.
• Administer medications and immunizations accurately.
• Document vital signs and specific measurements accurately.
• Manage clinical supplies and medication samples effectively.

Skills

Patient care assistance

Venipuncture

Point of care testing

Medication administration

Diagnostic testing documentation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Graduate from accredited Medical Assistant program

Tools

EMR software

Job description

Position Summary

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 required.
• Experience: One (1) to three (3) years medical assistant experience required for per diem.
• Certification/Licensure: Medical Assistant Certification/ABR-OE strongly recommended.
• 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!