Medical Assistant - Outpatient General Surgery - Full Time

SolutionHealth•Manchester, NH

2d•Onsite

About The Position

At Elliot General Surgery, we specialize in the diagnosis and surgical treatment of various conditions, including diverticulitis, appendicitis, gallbladder disease, hernias, heartburn (GERD), and hemorrhoids. Our board-certified general surgeon is proficient in both traditional open surgery and robotic/minimally invasive procedures. This position assists providers in patient care within assigned clinical areas. Responsibilities include aiding with patient examinations, procedures, diagnostic studies, treatments, and dressing changes. The role also involves performing general administrative duties in compliance with JCAHO, CLIA, NCQA, government standards, and company policies.

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.
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.
CMA, RMA or CCMA required (for MA II)
At least 3 years’ experience as a Medical Assistant (for MA II)

Nice To Haves

CMA, RMA or CCMA preferred (for MA I)
1 - 2 years exp. in a clinical ambulatory care setting preferred.

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.