Medical Assistant / LPN - Neurology - Full Time
Elliot Health System · New Hampshire, United States · 2 wk ago
HealthcareFull-time
Monday – Friday, 7:30 am – 4:30 pm
Responsibilities
- Performs visit chart preparation activities based on the daily scheduled appointments, ensuring 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 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 screenings 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 stock is current, stored appropriately, labeled, and par levels maintained.
Requirements
MA I
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- One of the following:
- Graduate from an accredited Medical Assistant (MA) Program.
- Graduate from an MA Training Program with externship.
- 1 year of relevant healthcare experience with formal training (e.g., LNA, EMT, Combat Medic).
- 1 year prior experience as a Medical Assistant.
- 1 year of relevant healthcare experience (can include externship).
- 1–2 years of experience in a clinical ambulatory care setting preferred.
- Must possess BLS authorization within 90 days of employment and maintain it during employment.
- CMA, RMA, or CCMA certification preferred.
MA II
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- One of the following:
- Graduate from an accredited Medical Assistant (MA) Program.
- Graduate from an MA Training Program with externship.
- At least 3 years’ experience as a Medical Assistant.
- 1 year of relevant healthcare experience (can include externship).
- 1–2 years of experience in a clinical ambulatory care setting preferred.
- At least 3 years’ experience as a Medical Assistant.
- CMA, RMA, or CCMA certification required.
- Must possess BLS authorization within 90 days of employment and maintain it during employment.
Benefits
- Health, dental, prescription, and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
- Short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage.
- Competitive pay.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan.
- Additional benefits available.
Schedule
Monday – Friday, 7:30 am – 4:30 pm