Medical Assistant (MA) – Pediatrics

Dartmouth-Hitchcock; Keene (NH); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plans

Job summary

Dartmouth-Hitchcock in Keene, NH, is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant to support direct patient management and ensure quality care. Responsibilities include reviewing medical records, performing medication reconciliation, and managing appointment scheduling.

Candidates must hold current Medical Assistant Certification and CPR certification, with strong communication and organizational skills. This full-time position offers a comprehensive benefits package to support the well-being of employees.

Qualifications

• Certification must be maintained for duration of employment.
• No previous experience required for Medical Assistant Flow.
• Minimum of 1 year experience required for Medical Assistant Flow/Phones.

Responsibilities

• Perform direct patient management and ensure smooth patient flow.
• Review medical records to confirm current reports and complete appointment forms.
• Execute required computer functions including scheduling and medication reconciliation.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Education

Current Medical Assistant Certification

CPR certification

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

Performs direct patient management and ensures smooth patient flow and quality patient care. Reviews medical records for scheduled patients to confirm current reports are available and completes forms required for appointments. Executes required computer functions including medication reconciliation, updating medical history and problem lists in the EMR, chronic health maintenance, scheduling of appointments (order entry), and management of task lists. Conducts pre-certification for tests, procedures and specialty medications as required and notifies the ordering department/provider of denials.

Qualifications

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 Assistant Flow/Phones requires a minimum of 1 year of experience.

Job Details

• Area of Interest: Nursing;
• Work Status: Monday-Friday 8a-5p;
• Employment Type: Full-time 40 hours/week;
• Job ID: 16852

Benefits

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

EEO Statement

Dartmouth Health is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.