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Elliot Health System - Medical Assistant Derryfield Medical Group - Full Time

SolutionHealth • Manchester, NH 03101 • Posted 7 days ago

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The Medical Assistant at Derryfield Medical Group, a department of Elliot Hospital, assists providers in the administration of patient care in assigned clinical areas. Responsibilities include assisting with patient examinations, procedures, diagnostic studies, treatment, and dressing changes, as well as performing general administrative duties in accordance with various standards and company policies. This role is crucial in providing personal, high-quality healthcare with respect and privacy to older teenagers and adults.

Responsibilities

  • Performs visit chart preparation activities based on the daily scheduled appointments including 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 the 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 screening 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 that stock is current, stored appropriately, labeled and par levels maintained.

Qualifications

Required

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Graduate from an accredited Medical Assistant program

Preferred

  • One (1) to three (3) years medical assistant experience
  • Medical Assistant Certification/ABR-OE

About SolutionHealth

SolutionHealth is a prominent healthcare organization in New Hampshire, offering a wide range of medical services including primary care, specialty care, emergency care, and surgical services. It operates hospitals and healthcare facilities such as Elliot Hospital, Elliot at River's Edge, and Southern New Hampshire Medical Center, with headquarters in Manchester, New Hampshire. SolutionHealth focuses on delivering high-quality healthcare services to the local community and does not have global operations or significant international partnerships.

Full Job Description

Come work at the best place to give and receive care!

Job Description:

About Us

Providing medical care to the Manchester community for over 25 years. Derryfield Medical Group, a department of Elliot Hospital, partnered with the Elliot Physician Network in 1995 and works closely with the Elliot Hospital in all aspects of patient care. Our providers are available to care for the healthcare needs of older teenagers and adults, and are committed to providing personal, high quality healthcare with the highest level of respect and privacy. Additionally, our friendly, knowledgeable office staff provides each patient with the individual attention they deserve.

Position Summary

Assists providers in the administration of patient care in assigned clinical areas. Assists with patient examinations, procedures, diagnostic studies, treatment, and dressing changes. Performs general administrative duties in accordance with JCAHO, CLIA, NCQA and government standards, as well as company policies and procedures.

Key Responsibilities
  • Performs visit chart preparation activities based on the daily scheduled appointments including 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 the 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 screening 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 that stock is current, stored appropriately, labeled and par levels maintained.

Education/Experience/Licensure
  • Education: High School Diploma or GED required. Graduate from an accredited Medical Assistant program required.
  • Experience: One (1) to three (3) years medical assistant experience preferred.
  • Certification/Licensure: Medical Assistant Certification/ABR-OE strongly recommended.
  • Software/Hardware: Computer/EMR experience preferred.

What Elliot Health System Has to Offer
  • Health, dental, prescription, and vision coverage for full-time & part-time employees
  • Short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage
  • Competitive pay
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan

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Work Shift:
Days, 8am-5pm

SolutionHealth is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.