Hybrid Medical Assistant or LNA bei HealthFirst Family Care Center

Description

Are you interested in working for New Hampshire's Health Care Business of the Year, according to Business NH Magazine?  Join the HealthFirst community, where every position has purpose! Step into a career where you're not just filling a position, you're making a meaningful impact. At HealthFirst, we're more than a doctor's office - we're a beacon of hope, providing top-notch integrated medical and behavioral care to all, regardless of their ability to pay. Be part of a team that's redefining healthcare and changing lives in ways others can only dream of. Ready to make a difference? Join us!

HealthFirst Family Care Center, a Certified Great Place to Work and wonderful place to make a difference, is seeking a Medical Assistant to join our team of mission-minded healthcare professionals to work in our primary care office. 

JOB TITILE: Certified Medical Assistant

REPORTS TO: Nurse Manager

DEPARTMENT: Clinical

JOB SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the Nurse Manager, the 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 RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 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 Concord Hospital to clean and sterilize, and maintain equipment.
• Stock and clean patient exam rooms assuring that rooms are clean, orderly, and ready for the next patient visit.
• Documentation accuracy necessary for tests, immunizations and examinations.
• HIPAA compliant
• Perform other duties as assigned by practice manager or as requested by healthcare provider(s).

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.

Requirements

EDUCATION: High school diploma or equivalent required. If not currently certified, must be able to become a Certified (AAMA) or Registered Medical Assistant (AMT) within 18 months of hire. Current BCLS certification. One year of previous experience in office or outpatient ambulatory care setting strongly preferred.

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.