Medical Assistant - Orthopaedics Stratham - Full Time New Practice Opening Late Fall

SolutionHealth • Hooksett, NH

23h • Hybrid

About The Position

This position is primarily located in Stratham, but the Medical Assistant will need to train and cover for low census at the Hooksett and Manchester locations as well. The Medical Assistant assists providers in the administration of patient care in assigned clinical areas. This includes assisting with patient examinations, procedures, diagnostic studies, treatment, and dressing changes. The role also performs general administrative duties in accordance with JCAHO, CLIA, NCQA and government standards, as well as company policies and procedures.

Requirements

• HS Diploma or GED required
• Graduate from an accredited MA Program OR Graduate from an MA Training Program with externship OR 1 year of relevant healthcare experience with formal training (LNA, EMT, Combat Medic) OR 1 year prior experience as a Medical Assistant (for MA I)
• At least 3 years’ experience as a Medical Assistant (for MA II)
• 1 year of relevant healthcare exp. (can include externship)
• 1 -2 years exp. in a clinical ambulatory care setting preferred
• Must possess BLS authorization upon 90 days of employment and maintain during employment

Nice To Haves

• CMA, RMA or CCMA preferred (for MA I)
• CMA, RMA or CCMA required (for MA II)

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

What This Job Offers

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