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

Elliot Health System; Stratham (NH); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

403(b) Retirement Savings Plan

Job summary

Elliot Health System in Stratham, NH seeks a Medical Assistant to support clinical care, room patients, collect vital signs, and assist providers with examinations and procedures. Training may be required at Hooksett and Manchester locations.

Responsibilities include routine chart prep, specimen collection, immunizations, medication administration, and supporting administrative duties under JCAHO, CLIA and NCQA standards. CMA/RMA/CCMA certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED required.
• Graduate from an MA Program or externship experience.
• CMA, RMA or CCMA certification preferred.
• 1 year of healthcare experience or related training encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Assist providers in patient care, examinations, procedures, and dressing changes.
• Perform rooming, vital signs, medication and immunization administration.
• Handle specimen collection, venipuncture and point-of-care testing as needed.
• Process prescriptions, prior authorizations and maintain clinical supplies.

Skills

Vital signs

Patient care

Documentation

Phlebotomy

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Graduate from MA Program

CMA/RMA/CCMA certification

Job description

Primary Location is Stratham, but you will need to expect to train / cover for low census at Hooksett and Manchester locations as well.

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:

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