Medical Assistant Sleep Center Gilford- 35hrs

Concord Hospital Health System • Gilford, NH

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About The Position

The Medical Assistant works at the Sleep Center in Gilford for 35 hours per week and is eligible for benefits. The schedule is Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Friday, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Reporting to practice leadership and working under provider direction, the Medical Assistant assists with patient examinations and treatment, performs basic treatments and procedures, and may provide clerical, environmental, and organizational support in the medical office.

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.
• With completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program, no experience is required; other candidates should have at least one year of healthcare experience, preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Graduate of an accredited medical assistant program.
• Healthcare experience from a formal medical training program, EMT, LNA, military medic, technician, or similar background.
• Medical Assistants are encouraged to obtain certification or registration within the first three years of employment.

Responsibilities

• Answer phones according to guidelines and prescribed formats, identify patients’ health problems or concerns, and direct calls according to practice guidelines.
• Interview patients; measure vital signs; update medication and allergy lists; and record information in the EMR.
• Prepare examination rooms, including stocking and cleaning them.
• Prepare patients for physical examinations and assist providers with procedures.
• Demonstrate clinical skill 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• Inventory and order medical supplies and materials for the assigned area; remove outdated materials and ensure proper labeling.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.

Benefits

• Benefit eligible

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed