Medical Assistant — Patient Care & Clinic Support

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

Job summary

Concord Hospital Health System in New Hampshire is seeking a Medical Assistant to support clinicians in patient examinations and treatments. You will perform clerical tasks, document in the EMR, prepare exam rooms and assist with procedures.

The role requires completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program, or licensure as an Nursing Assistant, or military medical training, with potential certification requirements within three years. Ability to work in a hospital setting is expected.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program preferred.
• Successful completion of a Licensed Nursing Assistant program; or Military medical training with commensurate experience.
• Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers certification or Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and Health Care Providers.
• Medical Assistants hired on or after October 1, 2018 must obtain certification or registration within the first three years of employment.
• With completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program, no experience is required.
• Licensed Nursing Assistant must have a minimum of one year of healthcare experience.
• Trained Military Medic must have the equivalent of one year related experience.

Responsibilities

• Follows guidelines and prescribed format for answering the phone and identifies patient's health problem or concern and directs calls per practice guidelines.
• Interviews patients and measures vital signs. Updates patient's medications and allergy lists. Records information in the EMR.
• Prepares treatment rooms for examination of patients, including stocking and cleaning.
• Assists provider by preparing patients for physical examinations and by assisting with procedures.
• Demonstrates clinical skill in practice.
• Schedules patient appointments and orders referral per practice specific guidelines.
• Inventories and orders medical supplies and materials for assigned area of responsibility, removes outdated materials and ensures proper labeling.
• Uses software (Centricity, GroupWise, Portal) following established protocols for documentation, responding to requests, and initiating appropriate tests and orders.
• Greets patients and escorts them to exam room.
• Cleans and prepares instruments for sterilization.
• Performs job specific requirements and other duties as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Vital signs

EMR documentation

Patient communication

Medical terminology

Education

Medical Assistant program

Licensed Nursing Assistant program

Military medical training

Tools

Centricity

GroupWise

Portal

Job description

Concord Hospital Health System in New Hampshire is seeking a Medical Assistant to support clinicians in patient examinations and treatments. You will perform clerical tasks, document in the EMR, prepare exam rooms and assist with procedures.

The role requires completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program, or licensure as an Nursing Assistant, or military medical training, with potential certification requirements within three years. Ability to work in a hospital setting is expected.