Medical Assistant Pembroke Family Physicians 35hrs

Concord Hospital Health System • Pembroke, NH

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About The Position

The Medical Assistant supports patient examinations and treatment under the direction of providers and reports to practice leadership. The role includes basic treatment and procedural skills, as well as medical-office support such as clerical, environmental, and organizational tasks. The position is 35 hours per week, with benefit eligibility. The schedule is Tuesday and Wednesday from 7:45 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Thursday from 7:45 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., and Friday from 7:45 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Mondays are off.

Requirements

• Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers certification, or Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and Health Care Providers.
• Applicants without completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program should have at least one year of healthcare experience preferred.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Answer phones using practice guidelines and the prescribed format, identify patients’ health problems or concerns, and direct calls appropriately.
• 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 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• Inventory and order medical supplies and materials for the assigned area, remove outdated materials, and ensure proper labeling.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 instruments and prepare them for sterilization.
• Perform job-specific requirements and other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Benefit eligibility

What This Job Offers

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