Medical Assistant Sleep Center Gilford- 35hrs

Concord Hospital•Gilford, NH

About The Position

The Medical Assistant works under the direction of providers and reports to practice leadership. The role assists with patient examinations and treatment and performs basic treatments and procedures. It may also include clerical, environmental, and organizational support for the medical office. This position is based at the Sleep Center in Gilford and is scheduled for 35 hours per week: Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Friday, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. The position is benefit eligible.

Requirements

Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers certification, or Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and Health Care Providers certification.
Applicants without completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program should have at least one year of healthcare experience preferred.
Ability to perform the physical and other essential functions of the job, with reasonable accommodations where applicable.

Nice To Haves

Graduation from an accredited medical assistant program is preferred.
For candidates who have completed an accredited Medical Assistant program, no experience is required.
Medical Assistants are encouraged to obtain certification or registration within the first three years of employment.
Healthcare experience, including experience from a formal medical training program, EMT, LNA, military medic, or technician work.

Responsibilities

Answer calls according to established guidelines, identify patients’ health problems or concerns, and direct calls according to practice guidelines.
Interview patients and measure vital signs.
Update patients’ medication and allergy lists.
Record information in the electronic medical record.
Prepare examination rooms, including stocking and cleaning them.
Prepare patients for physical examinations and assist providers with procedures.
Demonstrate clinical skills in the practice.
Schedule patient appointments and order referrals according to practice-specific guidelines.
Inventory and order medical supplies and materials for the assigned area; remove outdated materials and ensure proper labeling.
Use software such as Cerner and GroupWise according to established protocols for documentation, responding to requests, and initiating appropriate tests and orders.
Greet patients and escort them to examination rooms.
Clean and prepare instruments for sterilization.
Perform job-specific requirements and other duties as assigned.