Medical Assistant - Pulmonary - Full Time

Solution for Health International; Manchester (NH); On-site; USD 37,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision coverage

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

403(b) retirement plan

Competitive pay

Job summary

SolutionHealth is seeking a Medical Assistant in a Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine practice in Manchester, NH. The role involves patient prep, vital signs, rooming, and support for overnight pulse oximetry and home sleep testing.

Responsibilities include chart prep, rooming, measurements, tests (ECG/ hearing/vision), screening, specimen handling, injections and immunizations, and prior authorization processing. Education requirements span MA programs and CMA/RMA/CCMA licensure options.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED required and MA program completion or externship.
• CMA/RMA/CCMA preferred with BLS within 90 days of employment.
• 1 year healthcare experience; ambulatory care preferred.
• Strong teamwork and patient-centered communication.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for examination with chart review and documentation.
• Room patients and document chief complaint, vitals, and allergies.
• Record measurements: vital signs, height, weight, peak flow, head circumference.
• Perform hearing, vision, respiratory tests and ECG testing.
• Administer medications/immunizations as directed and handle refills.
• Process prior authorizations and manage medical supplies.
• Maintain accurate documentation in the medical record.

Skills

Vital signs

Rooming patients

ECG testing

Phlebotomy

Immunizations

Medication administration

Prior authorizations

Clinical documentation

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Graduate MA program

MA training with externship

CMA/RMA/CCMA preferred

1 year healthcare experience

Tools

EMR/EHR systems

Job description

Come work at the best place to give and receive care!

Job Description:

Position Summary: M - F 8 am - 4:30 pm

The Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine practice cares for patients with a variety of Pulmonary and Sleep conditions such as Asthma, COPD, Emphysema and Obstructive Sleep Apnea.Medical Assistant responsibilities in this practice include; preparing patients for examination, vital signs, prior authorizations, and workflow support of overnight pulse oximetry and home sleep testing. The ideal MA applicant will have the opportunity to work in a supportive, team oriented, specialty practice environment while gaining knowledge in Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine.

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 Shift:

M-F 8am-4:30pm

SolutionHealth 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.