Medical Assistant - Specialty Float Pool - Per Diem

Elliot Health System; Manchester (NH); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Life insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

403(b) Retirement Savings Plan

Job summary

Elliot Health System in Manchester, NH is seeking Medical Assistants to support providers in patient care, including examinations, rooming, vital signs, specimen collection, and basic testing. CMA/RMA/CCMA preferred; BLS within 90 days; 1 year of healthcare experience preferred.

Two levels exist (MA I and MA II) with HS diploma/ GED and program completion or externship; full-time, Monday–Friday days with comprehensive benefits. Opportunities for growth and professional development are available.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED required for MA I/II
• BLS certification within 90 days of employment preferred
• CMA, RMA or CCMA preferred for certification/licensure

Responsibilities

• Assists providers in patient care, examinations, diagnostic studies, treatments, and dressing changes.
• Performs visit chart preparation with tests, reports, and summaries for provider access.
• Rooms patients, records vital signs, allergies, medications, and health history.
• Obtains measurements and conducts hearing, vision, ECG, and screening procedures.
• Collects specimens and performs point-of-care testing; conducts venipuncture as needed.
• Administers medications and immunizations per guidelines; processes prescriptions and prior authorizations.
• Manages clinical supplies and maintains stock, labeling, and par levels.

Job description

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!

Work Schedule: M-F Days