Full-Time
Medical Assistant / LPN
Family Medicine
SolutionHealth
New Hampshire health system
No salary listed
Bedford, NH, USA
In Person
Category
 Medical, Clinical & Veterinary (1) |
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Required Skills
Phlebotomy
Medication Administration
Patient Care
Vital Signs
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Requirements
- A high school diploma or GED is required.
- For MA I, completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program, completion of a Medical Assistant training program with externship, one year of relevant healthcare experience with formal training such as Licensed Nursing Assistant, Emergency Medical Technician, or Combat Medic, or one year of prior Medical Assistant experience is required.
- For MA I, one year of relevant healthcare experience is required; externship experience may count.
- For MA II, completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program, completion of a Medical Assistant training program with externship, or at least three years of experience as a Medical Assistant is required.
- For MA II, at least three years of experience as a Medical Assistant is required.
- MA II requires Certified Medical Assistant, Registered Medical Assistant, or Certified Clinical Medical Assistant certification.
- Basic Life Support authorization must be obtained within 90 days of employment and maintained throughout employment.
- The role requires the ability to perform clinical procedures, specimen processing, point-of-care testing, medication and immunization administration, venipuncture, and prescription refill and prior authorization processing in accordance with applicable policies and procedures.
Responsibilities
- Prepare visit charts by ensuring diagnostic test results, emergency or urgent care reports, discharge summaries, and consult or primary care provider reports are available in the medical record.
- Room patients for provider visits by documenting the chief complaint, allergies, vital signs, medication list review, tobacco history, last menstrual period, health maintenance overrides, and other required information accurately and promptly.
- Obtain and document age- or condition-specific measurements, including vital signs, height, weight, head circumference, peak flow, and pulse oximetry.
- Conduct and document hearing, vision, respiratory, and electrocardiogram testing.
- Perform and document condition-specific screenings, including depression and asthma screenings.
- Obtain, document, and process specimens using the appropriate collection process and equipment.
- Perform and document point-of-care testing accurately.
- Perform venipuncture procedures as needed and process specimens according to policies and procedures.
- Administer medications and immunizations through oral, nasal, injectable, rectal, and topical routes as appropriate.
- Process medication prescription refills through telephonic, electronic, or print methods according to guidelines.
- Handle medication and procedure prior authorization processes and document them appropriately.
- Manage clinical supplies and medication sample areas by maintaining current stock, appropriate storage and labeling, and required inventory levels.
- Assist providers with patient examinations, procedures, diagnostic studies, treatments, and dressing changes.
- Perform general administrative duties in accordance with Joint Commission, Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments, National Committee for Quality Assurance, government standards, and company policies and procedures.
Desired Qualifications
- For MA I, one to two years of experience in a clinical ambulatory care setting is preferred.
- Certified Medical Assistant, Registered Medical Assistant, or Certified Clinical Medical Assistant certification is preferred for MA I.
SolutionHealth is a nonprofit health system serving communities across southern New Hampshire. The system connects hospitals, ambulatory services, home health, physician practices, behavioral health, and other clinical programs. It serves patients, families, clinicians, referring providers, and communities across its regional service area. Its operating model centers on member healthcare organizations supported by shared strategy, technology, clinical coordination, finance, and administrative services. Teams work across nursing, physicians, allied health, home care, technology, finance, administration, and patient access. Teams support coordinated daily delivery.
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