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.
Certified Medical Assistant•Plymouth Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine
Legal Address•Plymouth, NH 03264
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Position Type
Full Time
Job Shift
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Description
Job Title:
Medical Assistant•Plymouth Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine
Are you a motivated, hard-working individual with a passion for helping others? Join our team as a Medical Assistant in our Plymouth Pediatrics practice and play a vital role in helping the care team provide exceptional care to our patients and communities. If you thrive in a supportive, collaborative environment and are driven to pursue a career in health care, we want to hear from you!
A sign-on bonus of $1,500 is available for this position.
About Speare Memorial Hospital
Speare Memorial Hospital is a 25-bed critical access hospital serving dozens of communities in the Lakes Region. We are passionately committed to providing exceptional, local care to our friends, families, neighbors, and communities at large.
Mission:
To work together to serve the needs of our patients and community.
Vision:
A community where all can achieve optimal health.
Values:
Kindness, Collaboration, Patient & Family-Centered, Safety, Excellence, Efficiency, and Professionalism.
What You'll Do:
Review and prepare patient chart for completeness of clinical information for the appointment, ensuring appropriate diagnostic study/lab results for the exam are in the chart
Prepare exam rooms as appropriate for each patient visit, and clean exam rooms between each patient encounter
Accompany patient to exam room, obtain vital signs, and review and enter patient information, including medical history and medications list, into the EMR
Assist the physician with minor office procedures and examinations
At the completion of the visit, label and prepare laboratory specimens for transport, and complete referral letters to appropriate physicians
During the course of the day, screen add-on patients, return patient phone calls regarding care and instructions, maintain medical supplies in exam rooms and supply closets, screen and process incoming calls for prescription renewal, verifying that all information is complete and accurate prior to tasking to physician for review
Administer immunizations and/or medications as directed by the physician or advanced practitioner and document in the EMR
Perform CLIA waived in office testing and document results in the EMR
Perform ECGs as directed by practitioner
Fill vacancies at other Speare physician offices (both clinical and clerical) as requested. May be asked to float to another department that is short-staffed
Perform clerical duties as needed to include answering of phone, booking of registration, scanning, filing and abstracting and other clerical duties as assigned
What We're Looking For:
Required:
High School Graduate with medical experience
A current Medical Assistant certification from a nationally recognized accrediting organization or at least a minimum of 1 year of experience as a medical assistant in a medical office
Medical Assistant certification from a nationally recognized accrediting organization must be obtained within 3 months of employment if not currently certified
Typing and computer skills
Preferred:
Experience with Meditech or another electronic medical record system
Why Join Speare Memorial Hospital?
Community Connection:
Be part of an organization deeply invested in local health and wellness.
Collaborative Culture:
Work alongside dedicated professionals who genuinely care about their work and each other.
Professional Growth:
Opportunities for continuing education and career development.
Comprehensive Benefits:
Competitive salary
Health, dental and vision insurance
Health savings accounts with employer contributions
403(b) retirement plans with generous employer contributions
Lifestyle Savings Account reimbursement program
Tuition Assistance and Student Loan Repayment programs
Employee recognition and appreciation programs
Generous Earned Time accrual
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
Life insurance
Our Commitment
Speare Memorial Hospital is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We believe that a diverse workforce strengthens our ability to serve our equally diverse community.
Join us in our mission to provide compassionate, high-quality healthcare to our community.