Medical Assistant - Plastics & Reconstructive Surgery - Full Time

Elliot Health System; Manchester (NH); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, prescription, vision

Disability & life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

401(k)/403(b) retirement plan

Competitive pay

Job summary

Elliot Health System is seeking a Medical Assistant (MA I/II) to support providers in a fast-paced surgical specialty setting. The role involves patient care, in-office procedures, vital signs, rooming, specimen collection, and preparation of electronic visit charts.

Schedule is Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 5:30 pm. Education requirements include HS diploma or GED with MA program completion or externship; CMA/RMA/CCMA preferred and BLS within 90 days.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED required with MA program completion or externship.
• 1 year of healthcare experience or MA training background.
• CMA, RMA or CCMA certification preferred and BLS within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Assists with in-office procedures including setup and wound care.
• Documents vitals, allergies, meds, and chief complaints during visits.
• Supports perioperative workflow and post-procedure instructions.
• Prepares electronic visit charts with reports and notes.
• Handles medication refills and prior authorizations per guidelines.
• Maintains clinical supplies and inventory for clinic operations.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Documentation

In-office procedures

Rooming patients

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Graduate from an MA Program

MA Training Program with externship

CMA/RMA/CCMA certification

Job description

Position Summary: M - F 8:30 am - 5:30 pm

Supports providers with patient care, in-office procedures, and helps ensure efficient clinical workflow in a fast-paced surgical specialty environment. 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

• Assists providers with in-office procedures, including setup of instruments and supplies, wound care support, dressing changes, and suture or staple removal as directed.
• Obtains and documents age and/or condition-specific measurements accurately including vital signs, height, weight, and pulse oximetry.
• Supports perioperative workflow through patient education, post-procedure instructions, and coordination of follow-up care as directed.
• Obtains, documents and processes specimens using the appropriate collection process and equipment according to established policies and procedures.
• 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.
• Performs electronic visit chart preparation activities based on the daily scheduled appointments including diagnostic results, emergency/urgent care reports, operative reports, discharge summaries and consult/PCP notes, and other relevant records are in the medical record and accessible to the provider.
• Processes medication prescription refills per guidelines using telephonic, electronic or print methods.
• Handles prior authorization processes for medications and/or procedures and documents appropriately.
• Maintains clinical supplies and inventory, ensuring proper storage, organization, and appropriate par levels to support clinic operations.

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: 8:30a-5:30p, M - F