Medical Assistant - Pulmonary - Full Time

Elliot Health System; Manchester (NH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision coverage

Short/long-term disability

Life insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

403(b) Retirement Savings Plan

Job summary

Elliot Health System is seeking a Medical Assistant to support Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine. The role involves patient prep, vitals, documentation, rooming, and clinical testing in a team-oriented specialty practice.

The ideal candidate will have MA education with possible externship, CMA/RMA/CCMA preferred, and at least one year of healthcare experience. This is a full-time, day-shift position offering comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Must have HS Diploma or GED or higher and relevant MA education.
• Certification as CMA/RMA/CCMA preferred.
• 1 year healthcare experience with formal clinical training is valued.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for examinations and document vitals and history.
• Room patients and obtain measurements (vital signs, height/weight, etc.).
• Perform point-of-care testing and venipuncture as needed.
• Administer medications and immunizations per protocol.
• Process prior authorizations and manage medication refills per guidelines.
• Assist with clerical tasks and ensure chart accuracy for providers.

Skills

Vital signs documentation

Rooming patients

Phlebotomy

Specimen processing

Point-of-care testing

Medication administration

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Graduate from accredited MA program

Externship training in MA

1 year healthcare experience with formal training

Job description

Come work at the best place to give and receive care!Job Description:Position Summary: M - F 8 am - 4:30 pmThe 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 ResponsibilitiesPerforms 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/LicensureMA IEducation: 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 IIEducation: 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 employmentWhat Elliot Health System Has to OfferHealth, dental, prescription, and vision coverage for full-time & part-time employeesShort-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance coverageCompetitive payTuition Reimbursement403(b) Retirement Savings PlanAnd more!Work Shift:M-F 8am-4:30pmSolutionHealth 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.