Medical Assistant Specialty Practice- Gastroenterology Practice

Full time, Monday through Friday 8-5pm working at our GI location, Horseshoe Pond Concord NH and able to cover our Laconia practice as well when needed which is rare but required.

Responsibilities include rooming patients, chart preparation, medication refills & medication prior authorizations.

Summary
Reporting to practice leadership and under the direction of the providers, assists in the examination and treatment of patients and has basic skills in treatments and procedures.  In addition, may be involved in other areas of medical office support including clerical, environmental and organizational.

Education

Graduate of an accredited medical assistant program preferred but will accept applicants with healthcare experience (formal medical training program, EMT, LNA, Military Medics, Technicians, etc.).

Certification, Registration & Licensure

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 are encouraged to obtain certification or registration within the first three years of employment.

Experience

With completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program, no experience is required. For other candidates at least 1 year of healthcare experience preferred. 

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• Inventories and orders medical supplies and materials for assigned area of responsibility, removes outdated materials and ensures proper labeling.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 (Cerner, GroupWise, etc.) 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.