Concord Hospital - Concord, NH
posted 7 days ago
About the position
Join our team as a Medical Assistant in our specialized wound and hyperbaric center, where you'll play a crucial role under the direction and supervision of our providers. You'll assist in the examination and treatment of patients with basic skills in treatments and procedures, ensuring their comfort and well-being throughout their visit. Additionally, you may contribute to various aspects of medical office support, including clerical tasks, environmental maintenance, and organizational duties. At the Concord Hospital Wound and Hyperbaric Center, our dedicated team of physicians, physician assistants, advanced practice registered nurses, registered nurses, and certified medical assistants provide expert attention, personalized education, and ongoing care for acute and chronic or non-healing wounds. With a focus on early intervention, patient education, and prevention, our interdisciplinary approach ensures comprehensive wound management to improve patients' overall quality of life. If you're passionate about wound care and seeking a fulfilling role in a specialized medical environment, apply now to join our team and make a difference in patients' lives.
Responsibilities
- Follows guidelines and prescribed format for answering the phone and identifies patient's health problem or concern and directs calls per practice guidelines.
- Interviews patients and measures vital signs. Updates patient's medications and allergy lists. Records information in the EMR.
- Prepares treatment rooms for examination of patients, including stocking and cleaning.
- Assists provider by preparing patients for physical examinations and by assisting with procedures.
- Demonstrates clinical skill in practice.
- Schedules patient appointments and orders referral per practice specific guidelines.
- Inventories and orders medical supplies and materials for assigned area of responsibility, removes outdated materials and ensures proper labeling.
- Uses software (Centricity, GroupWise, Portal) following established protocols for documentation, responding to requests, and initiating appropriate tests and orders.
- Greets patients and escorts them to exam room.
- Cleans and prepares instruments for sterilization.
- Performs job specific requirements and other duties as assigned.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program preferred.
- Successful completion of a Licensed Nursing Assistant program; or Military medical training with commensurate experience.
- Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers certification or Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and Health Care Providers.
- Medical Assistants hired on or after October 1, 2018 must obtain certification or registration within the first three years of employment.
- EMT certification is accepted as required certification until MA is obtained.
- With completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program, no experience is required.
- Licensed Nursing Assistant must have a minimum of one year of healthcare experience.
- Trained Military Medic must have the equivalent of one year related experience.
