Medical Assistant - Vascular Surgery

Exeter Hospital; Exeter (NH); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated healthcare team at an established hospital where you will play a vital role in patient care as a Medical Assistant. This position offers a dynamic work environment, focusing on both clinical and administrative support. You'll be responsible for vital tasks such as obtaining patient vital signs, assisting providers during examinations, and ensuring the smooth operation of the practice. With opportunities for professional growth and a commitment to patient confidentiality and quality care, this role is perfect for those looking to make a meaningful impact in healthcare. If you're passionate about helping others and thrive in a collaborative setting, this is the opportunity for you!

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required; certification within 6 months of hire.
• BLS certification required within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform clinical duties, including vital signs and medication reconciliation.
• Maintain exam rooms and respond to patient inquiries promptly.
• Assist with administrative tasks like scheduling and patient check-in.

Skills

Patient Care

Clinical Support

Communication Skills

Administrative Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CMA/RMA/CCMA Certification

BLS Certification

Job description

Full time, Day Shift, Monday-Friday 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Posted 01/31/2025

*CA

The Medical Assistant will provide support to the practice in the functional areas of clerical, clinical, and business under the direct supervision of a Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant, or Physician.

Requirements:

• High School or GED
• For hires after 11/28/2011: CMA/RMA/CCMA certification/registration required or within 6 months of hire OR credentialed through a formal training program that includes testing of knowledge
• BLS within 6 months of hire

Major Responsibilities:

1. Perform clinical duties such as pre-visit work, obtaining vital signs, providing medication reconciliation, and assisting providers with examinations and/or procedures.
2. Clean and prepare instruments for sterilization as required. Ensure exam rooms are cleaned and stocked.
3. Following standard work procedures and messaging policy, respond to the patient phone portal message on the same day.
4. Use standing protocols to complete pre-visit work, close gaps in care, administrate vaccines, and complete prescription refills.
5. May schedule pre-admission and diagnostic testing and place follow-up calls to patients after surgery.
6. May perform any of the following daily administrative duties of the practice: greeting/check-in/check-out, scheduling patients, answering telephones, taking messages, organizing patient charts, filing, pulling and copying patient records, collection of co-pays and patient balances, post-payment and adjustment transactions, and balance daily journal.
7. Maintains and adheres to established Core Physicians policies and procedures and federal regulations, including patient confidentiality, quality assurance, safety, environmental and infection control standards; responsible for participating in the daily huddle and completing any actions required and working as a member of the care team to ensure proper communication between all team members.
8. In some practices, the MA may perform scribing duties; accompany the provider into the patient examination room and accurately and efficiently document the encounter; order any labs, make referrals, and order prescriptions that have been recommended by the provider.
9. Responsible for monitoring care team metrics to evaluate improvement metrics and outcomes.
10. Provides coverage for other Core Offices as needed, based on priorities, and performs other duties as assigned.