Practice Medical Assistant - Full Time Days - Epsom

Concord Hospital Health System•Epsom, NH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to practice leadership and under the direction of the providers, the Practice Medical Assistant assists in the examination and treatment of patients and possesses basic skills in treatments and procedures. This role may also involve other areas of medical office support, including clerical, environmental, and organizational tasks.

Requirements

Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers certification or Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and Health Care Providers.
Graduate of an accredited medical assistant program or healthcare experience (formal medical training program, EMT, LNA, Military Medics, Technicians, etc.).
With completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program, no experience is required.

Nice To Haves

Graduate of an accredited medical assistant program.
Medical Assistants are encouraged to obtain certification or registration within the first three years of employment.
At least 1 year of healthcare experience for candidates without completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program.

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Inventories and orders medical supplies and materials for assigned area of responsibility, removes outdated materials and ensures proper labeling.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.