Medical Assistant: Patient Care & Clinic Support

Concord Hospital; Concord (NH); On-site; USD 38,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Concord Hospital is hiring a Medical Assistant to support clinicians in patient examinations and treatments. The role includes interviewing patients, taking vital signs, and updating medication and allergy lists in the EMR.

Familiarity with Cerner and GroupWise is preferred. An accredited Medical Assistant program is preferred, but candidates with healthcare experience will be considered. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program preferred.
• Healthcare experience accepted in lieu of formal medical training.
• Current Basic Life Support (AHA) certification or CPR/AED for Healthcare Providers is required or will be pursued within 3 years.

Responsibilities

• Answer calls per practice guidelines by identifying patient health concerns.
• Interview patients and measure vital signs.
• Update patient medication and allergy lists.
• Record information in the EMR.
• Prepare treatment rooms and assist with examinations and procedures.
• Schedule appointments and manage referrals.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Vital signs

Medical terminology

Education

Medical Assistant program certificate/diploma

Healthcare experience accepted

Tools

Cerner

GroupWise

Job description

Concord Hospital is hiring a Medical Assistant to support clinicians in patient examinations and treatments. The role includes interviewing patients, taking vital signs, and updating medication and allergy lists in the EMR.

Familiarity with Cerner and GroupWise is preferred. An accredited Medical Assistant program is preferred, but candidates with healthcare experience will be considered. Equal opportunity employer.