Medical Assistant - Orthopaedics Stratham - Full Time **New Practice Opening Late Fall**

Elliot Health System; Stratham (NH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Elliot Health System is seeking a Medical Assistant to support providers in Stratham, NH, with coverage for Hooksett and Manchester as census requires. The role involves patient rooming, vital signs, specimen collection, injections, and point-of-care testing within ambulatory care settings.

Required HS diploma or MA program completion, CMA/RMA/CCMA preferred, and BLS within 90 days. Training and ongoing education are offered in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required with MA training or externship.
• 1+ year healthcare experience preferred, CMA/RMA/CCMA desirable.
• BLS certification within 90 days of employment required.

Responsibilities

• Assist providers with patient care, exams, procedures and treatments.
• Room patients, document vitals and health history during visits.
• Conduct screening tests and collect specimens per policy.
• Administer medications and immunizations per protocol.
• Perform point-of-care testing and venipuncture as needed.
• Maintain medication stock and clinical supplies; assist with prior authorizations.

Skills

Vital signs

Phlebotomy

ECG testing

Medication administration

Rooming patients

EMR documentation

CMA/RMA/CCMA certification

Patient care

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Graduate from MA program

1+ year healthcare exp

Tools

ECG machine

Venipuncture supplies

Job description

Come work at the best place to give and receive care!Job Description:$3,000 Sign on Bonus!*Primary Location is Stratham but expect to train/cover for low census Hooksett and Manchester Locations*Position SummaryAssists 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 ResponsibilitiesPerforms 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/LicensureMA IEducation: 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 IIEducation: 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 employmentWhat Elliot Health System Has to OfferHealth, dental, prescription, and vision coverage for full-time & part-time employeesShort-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance coverageCompetitive payTuition Reimbursement403(b) Retirement Savings PlanAnd more!Work Shift:DaysSolutionHealth is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.