Practice Medical Assistant | CH Cardiology | Full Time | Days | 4 Day Work Week | Concord, NH

Concord Hospital Health System•Laconia, NH

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Position is Full time benefit eligible- 36hrs (4-9hr days) or 40hrs (4-10hr days) flexible options Summary Reporting to practice leadership and under the direction of the providers, assists in the examination and treatment of patients and has basic skills in treatments and procedures. In addition, may be involved in other areas of medical office support including clerical, environmental and organizational. Concord Hospital (CH) is a nationally-accredited, progressive regional health system. Over the past two decades, CH has evolved from a community hospital to a $550 million net revenue regional integrated health system with more than 3,574 employees, leaders and clinicians who are talented, mutually supportive, and community centered in helping the organization meet its community mission. CH has sophisticated clinical and management practices. The organization consistently performs among the top ten percent of national organizations and has received many national accolades (e.g., most wired, Press Ganey's summit award). After a four-year effort to strengthen and standardize our quality management processes, Concord Hospital has become the first healthcare system in New Hampshire to be certified as being in compliance with internationally recognized quality management practices ISO 9001:2008 certification, issued by DNV GL. ISO certification means that patients can be confident CH has implemented and strengthened processes for internal auditing, control of documents, control of records, control of non conforming products, and preventative and corrective action. Learn more about working at Concord Hospital Culture and Values Career Development Benefits Life Here

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited medical assistant program preferred but will accept applicants with healthcare experience (formal medical training program, EMT, LNA, Military Medics, Technicians, etc.).
Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers certification or Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and Health Care Providers.
Medical Assistants are encouraged to obtain certification or registration within the first three years of employment.
With completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program, no experience is required.
For other candidates at least 1 year of healthcare experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Follows guidelines and prescribed format for answering the phone and identifies patient's health problem or concern and directs calls per practice guidelines.
Interviews patients and measures vital signs.
Updates patient's medications and allergy lists.
Records information in the EMR.
Prepares treatment rooms for examination of patients, including stocking and cleaning.
Assists provider by preparing patients for physical examinations and by assisting with procedures.
Demonstrates clinical skill in practice.
Schedules patient appointments and orders referral per practice specific guidelines.
Inventories and orders medical supplies and materials for assigned area of responsibility, removes outdated materials and ensures proper labeling.
Uses software (Cerner, GroupWise, etc.) following established protocols for documentation, responding to requests, and initiating appropriate tests and orders.
Greets patients and escorts them to exam room.
Cleans and prepares instruments for sterilization.
Performs job specific requirements and other duties as assigned.
Performs other duties as assigned.