Medical Assistant / LPN - Pediatrics at Bedford - Full Time

SolutionHealth • Bedford, NH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Come work at the best place to give and receive care! Job Description: Position Summary The Pediatric Medical Assistant/Licensed Practical Nurse works as part of the primary care team to ensure health and wellness throughout childhood. Medical assistant/LPN responsibilities include vital signs, height, weight, head circumference, medication list review, refills, vaccines administration, medication administration, spirometry, and point of care testing. This provides an opportunity for the ideal MA candidate to be an integral part of the patient’s care team. Our collaborative, multi-disciplinary team will work together to support you as you expand your MA/LPN skillset.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Graduate from an accredited Medical Assistant/Licensed Practical Nurse program required or Certification as an EMT or Combat Medic required.
• One (1) to three (3) years medical assistant experience preferred.
• Computer/EMR experience preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Medical Assistant Certification/ABR-OE strongly recommended.

Responsibilities

• Performs visit chart preparation activities based on the daily scheduled appointments including diagnostic test results, emergency/urgent care reports, discharge summaries and consult/PCP reports are located in the medical record and accessible to the provider.
• Performs rooming activities for provider visits according to the documented rooming criteria including chief complaint, allergies, vital signs, medication list review, tobacco history, LMP, health maintenance overrides and documentation in a timely and accurate manner.
• Obtains and documents age and/or condition-specific measurements accurately including vital signs, height, weight, head circumference, peak flow, and pulse oximetry.
• Conducts and documents hearing, vision, respiratory and ECG testing.
• Performs and documents specific screening based on condition/need including depression and asthma.
• Obtains, documents and processes specimens using the appropriate collection process and equipment.
• Performs and documents point of care testing accurately.
• Performs venipuncture procedures (as needed) and processes specimens as outlined in policies and procedures.
• Administers medications and immunizations including oral, nasal, injectable, rectal and topical routes as appropriate.
• Processes medication prescription refills per guidelines using telephonic, electronic or print methods.
• Handles prior authorization processes for medications and/or procedures and documents appropriately.
• Manages clinical supplies and medication sample areas to ensure that stock is current, stored appropriately, labeled and par levels maintained.

Benefits

• Health, dental, prescription, and vision coverage for full-time & part-time employees
• Short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage
• Competitive pay
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
• And more !

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees