Medical Assistant - Specialty Float Pool - Per Diem

Southern New Hampshire Health; Manchester (NH); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

403(b) Retirement Savings Plan

Competitive pay

Job summary

Elliot Health System in Manchester, NH is seeking Medical Assistants at MA I/II levels to support providers in patient care, perform rooming, vital signs, venipuncture, immunizations and basic procedures in clinic. The role involves exam assistance, specimen collection, point-of-care testing, chart prep, and administrative duties to ensure smooth daily operations in ambulatory care.

Benefits include health, dental and vision coverage, disability and life insurance, tuition reimbursement and a

Qualifications

• Education and experience aligned with medical assisting roles in ambulatory care.
• Must possess or pursue current Basic Life Support (BLS) authorization.
• MA II requires at least 3 years of experience in a clinical setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist providers with patient examinations, procedures, and dressing changes.
• Prepare charts and documents for daily appointments and tests.
• Perform vital signs, rooming, and review of medications.
• Conduct screening activities (depression, asthma) as indicated.
• Collect specimens, perform point-of-care testing, and venipuncture as needed.
• Administer medications and immunizations following guidelines.
• Process prescription refills and manage prior authorizations.
• Maintain stock of supplies and ensure proper labeling.

Skills

Vital signs

Phlebotomy

ECG testing

Immunizations

Medication administration

Rooming patients

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Graduate from MA program

CMA/RMA/CCMA preferred

3+ years MA experience (MA II)

Job description

Position Summary: M - F 8 am - 5 pm

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!