Current Available Positions
JOB TITLE: Certified Medical Assistant
REPORTS TO: Medical Director/Practice Manager
DEPARTMENT: Clinical
EDUCATION: High school diploma or equivalent required. Must be a Certified (AAMA) or Registered Medical Assistant (AMT). Current BCLS certification. One year of previous experience in office or outpatient ambulatory care setting strongly preferred.
JOB SUMMARY:
Under the direction of the health care provider, The Certified Medical Assistant is responsible for the delivery of patient care that promotes the safety and well-being of all patients. Accurately preforms preliminary physical tests such as: measures blood pressure, records weight, temperature, pulse and respiration’s and other measures as directed by established clinical protocols.
DUTIES AND RESONSIBILITES:
- Greet and prepare patients for the health care provider.
- Obtain and record vital signs including but not limited to, blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respiration, height, weight, drug allergies, and current medications and presenting problem.
- Daily blood draws and specimen samples from patients and prepare for laboratory analysis. Collect and run CLIA waived approved point of care specimens (pregnancy test, strep culture etc).
- Daily phone calls to patients in response to lab results, and questions. All call backs must occur in 4 hours of the message being received.
- Daily pre-planning for the next day of patients according to protocol.
- Assist with forms; i.e disability, handicap requests etc. in accordance with medical provider direction.
- Administer ordered medications and/or vaccines via oral, injection, topically, ophthalmic, and/or inhalant administration.
- Prepare instruments for LRGH to clean and sterilize, and maintain equipment.
- Patient exam rooms stocked, clean and orderly; dispose of contaminated items according to protocol.
- Document patient plan(s) of care, tests, immunizations and examination results in the medical record as directed by the provider.
- Perform other duties as assigned by practice manager or as requested by healthcare provider(s).
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES:
- Ability to maintain effective and organized systems to ensure timely patient flow.
- High level of professionalism and organization.
- Strong customer service skills and phone etiquette.
- Inventory management experience.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Medical terminology
- Knowledge of electronic medical records.
- Ability to perform phlebotomy and administer injections.
- Reliable and accurate documentation skills.
ORGANIZATIONAL EXPECTATIONS:
- Support the Mission of HealthFirst
- Exceptional organizational skills with a proven ability to manage multiple priorities
- Strong sense of discretion and confidentiality
- Interact with persons of various social, cultural, economic, and educational backgrounds in a respectful and dignified manner
- Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with co-workers and the public
- Promote a positive work environment
- Maintain inventory of all equipment, software and software licenses
- Must be able to quickly and correctly diagnose problems with computer systems
- Present a professional, businesslike image to patients, visitors, and the public
- Work in a safe and responsible manner
Job type: Full-time
This position will float between the Franklin and Laconia offices.
Please apply by emailing your resume to careers@healthfirstfamily.org
Benefits: For all positions listed.
- Health & Dental Insurance
- Health Reimbursement Arrangement
- Flex Spending Account (HSA)
- Life Insurance
- Short Term Disability
- 403B Retirement Plan
- Earned Time Off