Medical Assistant II (MA) - Lyme Clinic

Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health • Lebanon, NH

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About The Position

The General Internal Medicine Lyme Clinic is located in a rural area, providing preventative, acute and chronic care to a vulnerable population of those age 18 years and older. The Lyme Clinic is a fast-paced clinic, with over 9,000 visits annually. The team is a growing team with highly sought-after clinicians and care team members to support all patient’s needs. This care team consists of a professional community, working to ensure patient care needs are met: Physicians, nurses, social workers, medical assistants (MA), nursing assistants (LNA), Diabetic Educator, Behavioral Health Clinicians, Dietitian, and secretaries. The leadership team is very much relationship based, and promotes teamwork, collaboration, effective communication, safe and quality patient care, and a positive environment for all staff and patients. Together this team strongly encourages staff to work at the top of their license scope, providing personal connection and promoting continuity of care to patients and their loved ones close to the patient’s home. The clinic provides comprehensive care, from vaccines and blood work, to a physical or acute exam while open Monday through Friday 0800-1700, and Saturday Clinic 0800-1200 at General Internal Medicine Clinic at the main hospital. This allows for the staffing team to have consistency with their schedule, promote a positive work/life balance, and maximize their time outside of work as well.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant Program required.
• Previous experience in office or outpatient ambulatory care setting strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work well as a member of a team.
• Computer skills strongly preferred.
• Must be willing and able to participate in evening, weekend, and holiday coverage according to needs of the department.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a fast-paced clinical environment.
• Interest in expanding MA skillset and developing as a leader.

Responsibilities

• Greets, checks in patients, and notifies appropriate provider.
• Prepares patient, room and equipment for procedures and exams.
• Takes and records vital signs. Informs provider of patient vital signs and concerns.
• Recognizes and treats emergency patients as a priority, assists with patient examinations and treatments.
• Handles patient situations over the phone, schedules appointments and procedures with medical professionals.
• Registers new patients and establishes a medical record.
• Prepares patient billings.
• Assists patients by filling out insurance and other forms.
• Supplies authorized information upon request by third party payors.
• Instructs patients in preparation for specific procedures.
• Collects and processes routine laboratory specimen.
• Operates and maintains clinical equipment.
• Maintains and uses aseptic technique including sterilization, disinfection and disposal of contaminated material.
• Cleans, wraps and autoclaves instruments. Cares for supplies and equipment.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned.

Benefits

• $5,000 Sign on Bonus for eligible hires.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees