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Ammonoosuc Community Health Services, Inc.•Haverhill, NH

About The Position

Ammonoosuc Community Health Services (ACHS) is seeking a Certified or Registered Medical Assistant for its Woodsville Primary Care Office. The position assists with patient examinations and treatment under the direction of a physician or mid-level provider, on a full-time basis. The role is based in a professional clinical environment and involves patient care, diagnostic procedures, documentation, and—depending on site placement—scheduling and other administrative tasks.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program.
1–2 years of direct experience.
A license or certification from an accredited Medical Assistant program or organization.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Strong oral communication skills.
Basic experience or knowledge of computer systems and programs.
Organizational skills, self-motivation, and the ability to perform multiple office tasks.
Knowledge of insurance referrals and pre-authorizations.
Ability to provide care appropriate to the ages of patients served and knowledge of growth and development across the lifespan.
Ability to perform the essential duties satisfactorily.
Ability to meet the role's physical demands, including frequent walking, standing, moving, lifting and moving objects, equipment and supplies; use of hands for palpating, handling, reaching and repetitive keyboard work; sitting, stooping, kneeling or crouching; and sufficient manual dexterity for patient-care skills. Anticipated lifting is 20–25 pounds during a given day, with occasional lifting up to 50 pounds.
Ability to see, hear, and speak, with close and distance vision, focus adjustment, and peripheral vision.

Responsibilities

Interview patients; measure vital signs, including pulse, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height; and record information in the patient's EMR.
Prepare treatment rooms for patient examinations.
Drape and position patients, and position instruments and equipment.
Provide instruments and materials to the provider as directed.
Operate an EKG and other equipment for routine diagnostic tests, or contact a medical facility or department to schedule patients for tests.
Perform venipunctures, routine lab tests, injections, ear lavage, and related procedures.
Depending on site placement, schedule appointments, maintain x-ray and other medical records, perform secretarial tasks, and complete insurance forms.
When required, perform tele-triage by collecting information for providers and using the computer triage template.
Use appropriate judgment in managing patient questions and complaints.
Attend and participate in staff and team meetings.
Perform additional duties as assigned.