Medical Assistant /LPN - Senior Health - Full Time

SolutionHealth • Manchester, NH

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About The Position

Assists providers in administering patient care in assigned clinical areas. Supports patient examinations, procedures, diagnostic studies, treatment, and dressing changes. Performs general administrative duties in accordance with JCAHO, CLIA, NCQA, government standards, and company policies and procedures. The role includes preparing visit charts, rooming patients, collecting and documenting measurements and screening results, performing tests and specimen processing, administering medications and immunizations, handling prescription refill and prior authorization workflows, and managing clinical supplies and medication samples.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• For MA I, one of the following: graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program; graduation from an MA training program with an externship; one year of relevant healthcare experience with formal training (LNA, EMT, or Combat Medic); or one year of prior experience as a Medical Assistant.
• For MA I, one year of relevant healthcare experience, which may include an externship.
• For MA II, one of the following: graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program; graduation from an MA training program with an externship; or at least three years of experience as a Medical Assistant.
• For MA II, at least three years of experience as a Medical Assistant.
• For MA II, CMA, RMA, or CCMA certification is required.
• BLS authorization is required within 90 days of employment and must be maintained during employment.

Nice To Haves

• For MA I, one to two years of experience in a clinical ambulatory care setting is preferred.
• For MA I, CMA, RMA, or CCMA certification is preferred.
• For MA II, one to two years of experience in a clinical ambulatory care setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare charts for scheduled visits by locating diagnostic test results, emergency or urgent care reports, discharge summaries, and consult or primary care provider reports in the medical record.
• Room patients according to documented criteria, including recording the chief complaint, allergies, vital signs, medication list review, tobacco history, LMP, health maintenance overrides, and documentation.
• Obtain and accurately document age- or condition-specific measurements, including vital signs, height, weight, head circumference, peak flow, and pulse oximetry.
• Conduct and document hearing, vision, respiratory, and ECG testing.
• Perform and document condition- or need-specific screenings, including depression and asthma screening.
• Collect, document, and process specimens using the appropriate collection process and equipment.
• Perform and accurately document point-of-care testing.
• Perform venipuncture as needed and process specimens according to policies and procedures.
• Administer medications and immunizations through appropriate oral, nasal, injectable, rectal, and topical routes.
• Process medication prescription refills according to guidelines using telephonic, electronic, or print methods.
• Handle medication and/or procedure prior authorization processes and document them appropriately.
• Manage clinical supplies and medication sample areas, ensuring stock is current, stored appropriately, labeled, and maintained at par levels.

Benefits

• Health, dental, prescription, and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees
• Short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage
• Competitive pay
• Tuition reimbursement
• 403(b) retirement savings plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED