Medical Assistant - Rheumatology - Per Diem

Southern New Hampshire Health; Manchester (NH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, prescription, and visn

Job summary

Southern New Hampshire Health is seeking a compassionate, detail-oriented Per Diem Medical Assistant to join the Rheumatology team in an outpatient setting. You will assist providers with exams, tests, and treatments while educating patients on chronic disease management and lifestyle changes.

The role emphasizes patient education, administration of biologic and specialty medications, complex treatment plans, and collaboration with physicians and staff.

Qualifications

• Education: HS Diploma or GED required; MA I/MA II paths described.
• CMA, RMA or CCMA preferred; BLS within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Assists providers in administration of patient care
• Assists with examinations, procedures, and dressing changes
• Performs rooming, vital signs, and documentation
• Obtains specimens and performs point-of-care testing
• Administers medications and immunizations
• Handles medication refills and prior authorizations
• Manages clinical supplies and stock levels
• Maintains compliance with standards (JCAHO, CLIA, NCQA)

Skills

Compassionate

Detail-oriented

Strong communication

Teamwork

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Graduate from an MA Program

Graduate with externship

1 year healthcare experience

1 year MA experience

BLS certification

CMA/RMA/CCMA preferred

Tools

None

Job description

About Us

We are looking for a compassionate and detail-oriented per diem Medical Assistant to join our Rheumatology team, specializing in the care of patients with musculoskeletal and autoimmune conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, and psoriatic arthritis. This outpatient role involves close collaboration with physicians, medical assistants, and other healthcare professionals to provide high-quality, coordinated care.

Key responsibilities include patient education on chronic disease management and lifestyle modifications, administration and monitoring of biologic and specialty medications, and supporting patients through complex treatment plans. Strong communication skills, clinical judgment, and a commitment to teamwork are essential.

If you are passionate about empowering patients and thrive in a collaborative, specialty-focused environment, we encourage you to apply. Rheumatology experience is welcome but not required.

Position Summary

Assists providers in the administration of patient care in assigned clinical areas. 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

• 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!