Posted 1w ago

Medical Assistant (MA) - Multispecialty Clinic Floor 1

@ Alice Peck Day Memorial Hospital
Lebanon, New Hampshire, United States
$21-$33/hrOnsiteFull Time
Responsibilities:preparing records, obtaining vitals, assisting clinicians
Requirements Summary:BCLS within 30 days required; CMA (AAMA) preferred; medical technician registration preferred; outpatient experience and computer skills preferred; must assist clinicians, obtain vitals, and support patient flow.
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Job Description


  • POSITION STANDARDS




    • Certified Medical Assistant (AAMA) preferred.



    • Medical Technicians Registration RSA 328-1:7



    • One year of previous experience in office or outpatient ambulatory care setting strongly preferred.



    • Strong communication, organizational and interpersonal skills.



    • Demonstrated ability to work well as a member of a team.



    • Computer skills strongly preferred.



    • Must be willing and able to participate in evening, weekend, and holiday coverage according to needs of the Practice.



    • Flexibility and tolerance to handle multiple demands and priorities.



    • Current BCLS certification required within 30 days of hire.





  • POSITION PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS




    • Anything listed here requires a pre-employment physical by Employee Health to determine if the employee is capable of meeting the requirements.




      • Physical Activity:





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            Daily demands may vary dependent on specific duties performed.






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      • Upper Extremity:





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            Up to 75% to 100% of a day may be spent standing/ambulating.




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            Up to 30% to 40% of day may be spent working in a repetitive motion activity including use of computer and keyboard to access and input information.






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      • Push/Pull/Lift/Carry:





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            Must be able to effectively communicate in person and over the telephone.




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            Visual and auditory skills essential to perform patient assessment duties.




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            Fine motor control may be important to perform injections or other procedures.




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            May bend, stoop, or reach to retrieve materials or supplies, push or pull up to 50 pounds.




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            Some travel may be necessary to attend meetings or training






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  • PART TWO: FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITY





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      Position Objective




      • Under general supervision from the Clinical Manager and direct clinical supervision of a medical clinician, the Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) and Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) performs a variety of administrative and clinical tasks that promote optimum patient care and satisfaction while enhancing clinician and practice effectiveness.






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      Performance Expectation



      • Manage the flow of patients and paperwork through the practice by preparing the patient's electronic or paper medical record for his/her visit, completing health forms, researching and calling in prescription renewals per clinician's written instructions, notifying patients of normal test results following clinician review and sign off, greeting/discharging and assisting patients, and providing pre/post visit instructions per practice/clinician guidelines.

      • Prepare exam/treatment room, conduct brief interview per clinician guidelines, obtain and document vital signs, perform and document basic screening /diagnostic measures and collect and process specimens according to Practice guidelines.

      • Assist and chaperone clinicians during examinations, procedures and treatments.

      • Perform and document clinical procedures per established hospital policies and practice standards and guidelines.

      • Maintain the cleanliness and general appearance of work, examination, and treatment areas; clean, disinfect, sterilize, and maintain equipment and instruments following universal precautions, infection control, and hazardous waste removal practices.

      • Stock exam/treatment rooms, order equipment and supplies according to organization and practice guidelines, and maintain adequate quantities to meet practice demands; dispose of contaminated supplies and materials in the prescribed manner.

      • Performs routine (daily/ weekly/ monthly) cleaning and calibration checks for medical equipment.


      • Maintains provider schedule and keeps provider aware of the same. Assists with the provider in all aspects of patient flow. Communicates with the patients any delays or needs to reschedule.


      • Assist with answering telephones, taking messages, scheduling appointments, tests or procedures, arranging referrals, and performing other administrative duties to meet the needs of patients, co-workers and the practice.

      • Perform skills and procedures outlined within Scope of Practice for CMA/RMA after documented demonstration of competency, as defined by organizational or practice standards.

      • Prepares and administers immunizations per clinician's written order upon successful completion of Immunization Administration module and demonstrated competency. CMA/RMA may not administer medications, blood products or controlled substances.

      • Recognize limitations and seek advice and direction from other appropriate clinical staff.

      • Demonstrate technical and interpersonal skills necessary to complete job responsibilities.

      • Acquire new knowledge and skills to remain current in practice.

      • Willingly perform other duties as required or assigned.







Min: $21.19

Max: $32.85