Pediatric Medical Assistant — Impactful, Patient-Centered Care

Beth Israel Lahey Health; Epping (NH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health in Epping, NH is seeking a compassionate Medical Assistant to join a team focused on delivering excellent pediatric care. The role supports clerical, clinical and patient-care activities under supervision of a nurse or physician.

The plan includes pre-visit tasks, vital signs, medication reconciliation and assisting providers during exams. Competitive pay and a patient-centered environment accompany the position.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• CMA, RMA, or CCMA certification/registration required for hires after 11/28/2011, or must be obtained within 6 months of hire.
• Candidates credentialed through a formal training program that includes knowledge testing will also be considered.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• a. Perform clinical duties such as pre-visit work, obtaining vital signs, providing medication reconciliation, and assisting provider in examinations and/or procedures.
• b. Clean and prepare instruments for sterilization as required. Ensures exam rooms are cleaned and stocked.
• c. Following standard work procedures, and messaging policy, respond to patient phone portal message on the same day.
• d. Use standing protocols to complete pre visit work, close gaps in care, administrate vaccines, and complete prescription refills.
• e. May schedule pre-admission and diagnostic testing and place follow up calls to patients after surgery.
• f. 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.
• g. Maintains and adheres to established Core 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.
• h. In some practices, the MA may perform scribing duties; accompany provider into 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.
• i. Responsible for monitoring care team metrics to evaluate improvement metrics & outcome.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CMA/RMA/CCMA certification/registration

BLS certification

Job description

Beth Israel Lahey Health in Epping, NH is seeking a compassionate Medical Assistant to join a team focused on delivering excellent pediatric care. The role supports clerical, clinical and patient-care activities under supervision of a nurse or physician.

The plan includes pre-visit tasks, vital signs, medication reconciliation and assisting providers during exams. Competitive pay and a patient-centered environment accompany the position.