Medical Assistant - Speare Memorial Hospital

Medical Assistant

General Summary:

The primary responsibility of the Medical Assistant is to assist the physician with direct patient care and administrative tasks that provide a steady daily workflow for the physician and office. This position requires the Medical Assistant to follow directions as well as to exercise independent judgment that contributes to a quality, caring and efficient work environment. A sign on bonus of $1,500 is available.

Essential Job Functions*:

• Review and prepare patient chart for completeness of clinical information for the appointment ensuring appropriate diagnostic study/lab results for the exam are in the chart.

• Prepare exam rooms as appropriate for each patient visit, and clean exam rooms between each patient encounter.

• Accompany patient to exam room, obtain vital signs, and review and enter patient information, including medical history and medications list, into the EMR.

• Assist the physician with minor office procedures and examinations.

• At the completion of the visit, label and prepare laboratory specimens for transport, and complete referral letters to appropriate physicians.

• During the course of the day, screen add-on patients, return patient phone calls to regarding care and instructions, maintain medical supplies in exam rooms and supply closets, screen and process incoming calls for prescription renewal, verifying that all information is complete and accurate prior to tasking to physician for review.

• Administer immunizations and/or medications as directed by the physician or advanced practitioner and document in the EMR.

• Perform CLIA waived in office testing and document results in the EMR

• Perform ECGs as directed by practitioner.

• Fill vacancies at other Speare physician offices (both clinical and clerical) as requested.

• Perform Clerical Duties as needed to include answering of phone, booking of registration, scanning, filing and abstracting and other clerical duties as assigned

• Contribute to staff meeting discussions, and actively participate in problem-solving, identification and resolution, both intra- and inter-departmentally.

• Comply with hospital and departmental policies, procedures, regulations and standards as related to job.

• Demonstrate hospital’s stated mission and values of teamwork, respect and communication with co-workers, patients, families and visitors.

• Meet department customer service standards and strive to enhance the level of customer service provided.

Qualifications:

• Education

Required: high school graduate with medical experience.

Preferred:

• Work Experience

Required:

Preferred: Minimum 5 years experience in a medical office

• Licensure/Certifications/Registrations

Required: AAMA Credentialed within first 6 months of employment if not Registered or Certified

Preferred: Current Certified or Registered Medical or Nurse Assistant designation from the State of New Hampshire

• Other Skills/Knowledge

Required: Typing and computer skills necessary

Preferred: Experience with Nextgen or other electronic medical record system(s)

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