Medical Assistant (MA) - Orthopedics

Dartmouth Health; Keene (NH); On-site; USD 29,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $2,500

Job summary

Dartmouth Health in Keene, NH is seeking a Medical Assistant to support patient flow and ensure high-quality care under supervision. You will review scheduled patients' records to verify current lab, x-ray or procedure reports are available for the provider and complete necessary appointment forms.

Requirements include current Medical Assistant Certification through NHA, AAMA or AMT and CPR certification. Excellent communication and organizational skills are essential; Flow/Phones requires 1

Qualifications

• Current Medical Assistant Certification through NHA, AAMA or AMT and CPR certification.
• Certification must be maintained for duration of employment.
• Flow/Phones requires a minimum of 1 year of experience.

Responsibilities

• Review medical records of scheduled patients to verify current lab, x-ray or procedure reports are available for provider and fill out forms required for appointment.
• Perform required computer functions including medication reconciliation, updating histories, chronic health maintenance, scheduling, order entry and managing task lists.
• Performs pre-certification for tests, procedures and specialty medications and notifies ordering department/provider of denials.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Computer skills

Education

Medical Assistant Certification (NHA/AAMA/AMT)

Job description

***Sign on bonus of up to $2,500.00 available for qualified candidates!***

Under the supervision of a department manager or provider assumes responsibility for direct patient management and flow by the providing quality patient care to all patients. Review medical record of scheduled patients to verify that current lab, x-ray or procedure reports are available for provider and fill out forms required for appointment. Accurately performs required computer functions including but not limited to medication reconciliation, updating part medical and surgical history problem lists in the EMR, chronic health maintenance, scheduling of appointments including order entry, and management of task lists. Performs pre-certification for tests, procedures and specialty medications as required and notifies ordering department/provider of denials.

Requirements Current Medical Assistant Certification through NHA, AAMA or AMT and CPR certification; certification must be maintained for duration of employment.. Must possess excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills. Ability to relate well at all levels. Medical Assistant Flow-no previous experience required; Medical AssistantFlow/Phones requires a minimum of 1 year of experience.

• Area of Interest: Nursing;
• Pay Range: $21.19 - $32.85;
• Work Status: 4 days per week. Variable weekday off based on clinic needs. Clinic hours M-F 8am-5pm;
• Employment Type: Full-time 32 hours/week;
• Job ID: 17172

Dartmouth Health offers a total compensation package that includes a comprehensive selection of benefits. Our Core Benefits include medical, dental, vision and life insurance, short and long term disability, paid time off, and retirement plans. Click here for information on these benefits and more: Benefits | DHMC and Clinics Careers

Dartmouth Health is an Equal Opportunity and Affinitive Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy-related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Dartmouth Health provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and to applicants and employees with sincerely held religious beliefs in accordance with applicable law. Applicants who require an accommodation during the application or interview process may contact [e-mail] for assistance.