Medical Assistant: Versatile Clinical Support & Patient Care

Anna Jaques Hospital; Exeter (NH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to support clerical, clinical, and business functions under supervision. The role involves pre-visit work, vital signs, medication reconciliation, and assisting providers with examinations and procedures.

Responsibilities include instrument sterilization prep, room turnover, patient scheduling, and handling front-desk tasks. Candidates should have a high school diploma and CMA/RMA/CCMA certification within 6 months, plus BLS within 6 months.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Perform clinical duties such as pre-visit work, obtaining vital signs, providing medication reconciliation, and assisting provider in examinations and/or procedures.
• Clean and prepare instruments for sterilization as required; ensure exam rooms are cleaned and stocked.
• Respond to patient portal messages on the same day following standard work procedures and messaging policy.
• Complete pre-visit work, close gaps in care, administer vaccines, and complete prescriptions per standing protocols.
• May schedule pre-admission and diagnostic testing and place follow-up calls to patients after surgery.
• May perform daily administrative duties such as greeting, scheduling, answering phones, organizing patient charts, and processing payments.

Skills

BLS certification

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CMA/RMA/CCMA certification/registration within 6 months

Job description

Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to support clerical, clinical, and business functions under supervision. The role involves pre-visit work, vital signs, medication reconciliation, and assisting providers with examinations and procedures.

Responsibilities include instrument sterilization prep, room turnover, patient scheduling, and handling front-desk tasks. Candidates should have a high school diploma and CMA/RMA/CCMA certification within 6 months, plus BLS within 6 months.