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Certified Medical Asst
Job Description
Overview Supports the Physician Practice by providing quality, individualized care according to established standards. Responsibilities General Clinical Practice Utilizes accepted processes of care in interactions with all patients, to include: documenting symptoms and vital signs, and responses to interventions, reporting progress to providers. Collects assessment data and reports to provider or RN, per practice protocol. Demonstrates the skills necessary to provide age appropriate care to the populations served. Adheres to the practice standards and procedures of the Practice in the administration of medications and patient care activities, per practice protocol. Documents care provided using Practice Group standards to include: filing lab results and reporting untoward results to Physician/Practitioner Provides education to patient and families based on assessment of learning needs Assists Physician/Practitioner with procedures as requested and performs simple lab tests in the office Creates and maintains the patient care environment to include: meeting all safety standards, maintaining cleanliness and inventory of supplies and sterility/cleanliness of equipment. Documents care and progress Completes appropriate charging documentation, per practice protocol. Shares responsibility for prescription line, to include calling in refills, per hospital protocol Medical Assistants (MAs) may administer B12 injections, plant PPD tests and administer immunizations as directed by provider. Qualifications Graduate of an accredited school is required. Current state license as appropriate is required. 0-1 year clinical experience Office Practice experience preferred
MA/CMA/RMA
•Certification/registration or successful completion of clinical and/or pharmacology coursework is required. Required Licensure/Certifications
REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA-NHA)
CPR Certification Area of Interest:
LNA/MA Pay Range:
$21.19/Hr.
•$32.85/Hr.
FTE/Hours per pay period:
1.00
•1.00
•40 hrs/week
Shift:
Day Job ID:
41344 Dartmouth Health offers a total compensation package that includes a comprehensive selection of benefits. Our Core Benefits include medical, dental, vision and life insurance, short and long term disability, paid time off, and retirement plans. Click here for information on these benefits and more: Benefits | DHMC and Clinics Careers Dartmouth Health is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy-related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Dartmouth Health provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and to applicants and employees with sincerely held religious beliefs in accordance with applicable law. Applicants who require an accommodation during the application or interview process may contact talentacquisition@hitchcock.org for assistance.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Other Retirement and Savings
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
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What they do
A Medical Assistant assists physicians and other medical specialists with routine administrative or clinical tasks. Organizes patient records, schedules appointments, and prepares medical equipment. May specialize in administrative or clinical work, or specialize in a particular area of medicine, i.e. assisting in the office of an ophthalmologist (eye specialist). Works in medical offices.
$46,638 / year median in New Hampshire
+21% projected growth