Medical Assistant, Primary Care Wentworth-Douglass Hospital(WDH) $17.71
94 United States, Hampshire, Portsmouth 67 Corporate Drive (Show on map) Jun 12, 2026
Primary Care at Pease is a full-service practice with board-certified family and internal medicine providers. Our practice is located in a state-of-the-art facility at 67 Corporate Drive in Portsmouth, NH 03801. As Family Medicine office, we provide outstanding primary care and preventative health care to patients of all ages.
We are constantly aiming to improve access for patients and to meet the evolving health care needs of the communities we serve. Primary care is all about relationship-building! We pride ourselves on our true patient-centered medical home model for our patient's care. The whole team really gets to know our patients to ensure that they are receiving exceptional, personalized care in a comfortable, friendly atmosphere.
We are seeking a full-time (36-hour) Medical Assistant to work Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, with one scheduled day off each week (likely Tuesday).
The ideal candidate will have direct patient care experience; however, we are also open to individuals who are looking to begin and grow their career in a clinical setting. This is a great opportunity for someone who is passionate about patient care and eager to develop their skills in a supportive healthcare environment.
Summary
The role supports healthcare teams by assisting with both clinical and non-clinical patient services under the direction of healthcare providers. Key responsibilities include taking vital signs, documenting patient information, scheduling appointments, and managing patient flow. This role involves direct interaction with patients to ensure their comfort and address concerns, as well as collaboration with physicians, nurse practitioners, and nursing staff to facilitate efficient care.
Does this position require Patient Care? Yes
Essential Functions
- Assists junior Medical Assistants with day-to-day questions and responsibilities and helps facilitate their learning by participating in onboarding training.
- Show patients to examination rooms, prepare necessary equipment for healthcare providers, and interview patients to obtain medical information, measure their vital signs, weight, and height, and record information in the patient's medical record.
- Explain treatment procedures, medications, diets, and physician instructions to patients, ordering and organizing educational materials to reinforce patient education.
- Perform general office duties, such as answering phones, taking dictation, and completing insurance forms, while acting as a liaison with other departments and advocating for patients with a positive customer service approach.
- Collect blood, tissue, or other laboratory specimens, log them, and prepare them for testing; perform phlebotomy if competence is demonstrated.
- Maintains inventory of immunizations and check expiration dates.
- Provides immunizations (as applicable) which requires certification or 3 years of experience administering a vaccine and supervision of a provider.
- Responsible for improving appropriate departmental quality initiatives, such as two patient identifiers and hand hygiene.
Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent required Associate's Degree Medical Assisting preferred Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
No Licenses and Credentials
Basic Life Support [BLS Certification] preferred Certified Medical Assistant [National Certification] preferred Experience
Direct MA experience or medical field work 1-2 years required
Strongly Preferred:
Medical Assistant Course or diploma program or a minimum of 1 year professional experience
National MA Certification via AAMA, AMT, NHA, or NCCT
Epic experience
Ambulatory/Outpatient experience
Primary Care experience Wentworth-Douglass Physician Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.
