Medical Assistant
HCA Healthcare•Portsmouth, NH
About The Position
Coastal New Hampshire Neurosurgery is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide clinical support and help ensure patients receive high-quality, efficient care. The role includes preparing patients for examinations and treatment, assisting physicians with minor procedures, and supporting practice operations. This is a full-time, Monday–Friday daytime position with no nights, on-call duties, weekends, or holidays.
Requirements
- At least one year of Medical Assisting or other direct clinical patient care experience in a healthcare setting.
- High school diploma or GED.
- Meet one of the stated certification pathways: hold an accepted Medical Assistant certification (RMA, CCMA, CMA, NCMA, NRCMA, or ABR-OE credentials); if recently graduated from a Medical Assisting training program within the last 12 months, obtain certification within 60 days of employment; or, with one year of Medical Assistant work experience and no certification, obtain certification within one year of hire.
Responsibilities
- Prepare patients for examinations and treatment by taking patient histories and vital signs.
- Prepare examination and treatment rooms with necessary instruments and maintain supplies and equipment, including sterilization.
- Administer injections and assist with laboratory testing and phlebotomy.
- Assist physicians in preparing for minor surgeries and physicals.
- Answer telephone calls to the practice and screen for referral.
Benefits
- Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine benefits
- Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
- Paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence
- 401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay, based on years of service
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Flexible spending accounts
- Tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and partnership with Galen College of Nursing
- Fertility and family-building benefits
- Adoption assistance
- Life insurance and supplemental health protection plans
- Auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
