At Greater Seacoast Community Health (GSCH), our mission is to deliver innovative, compassionate, integrated health services and support that are accessible to all in our community, regardless of ability to pay.

As a Medical Assistant, you will join a team of MAs, RNs, LPNs, and Primary Care Providers to coordinate Primary Care services for a unique patient panel. The Medical Assistant will coordinate care in a team-based environment at Goodwin Community Health in Somersworth, NH. Goodwin Community Health is one of Greater Seacoast's two network locations of Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs). Medical Assistants at Goodwin get the opportunity to cross-train into medical specialties such as Prenatal Care, Pediatric Care, and Medication Assisted Recovery (MAR) Care. These cross-training opportunities have helped many MAs set the course for future career growth within the medical field. GSCH offers a competitive hourly wage, tuition reimbursment options, and a sign-on bonus in the amount of $2,500.00 to be paid out over the first six months of hire.

Come to work every day knowing your efforts make other people’s lives better. You’ll be part of a supportive, dynamic, multidisciplinary team – including medical, dental and behavioral health care providers, social workers, family workers and others – working together to meet the needs of the whole person. Your days will be busy, varied and interesting. And you’ll have opportunities for career growth: Many employees take on new challenges and increasingly responsible positions during their years with us.

Job Duties:

• Provides patient services such as chaperoning, collecting specimens and taking vital signs.
• Rooms patients in a courteous and timely manner.
• Prepares exam rooms for patient visits.
• Maintains supplies and equipment for patient services.
• Supports the patient in improving access to health resources and social services.
• Coordinates medical refills and lab orders under the direction of the Provider and/or Clinical Lead.
• Collaborates with all members of the care team to coordinate and manage patient care.
• Performs limited health screening procedures under the direction of the Provider and/or Clinical Lead, including some lab procedures.
• Participates in preparing patient charts. 
• Assists with patient intake and discharge procedures as directed by Provider and/or Clinical Lead.
• Maintains HIPPA compliance at all times.

Qualifications:

• Education: M.A. Certification and/or M.A. Registration required.
• Experience: Two years’ experience in an ambulatory setting preferred.
• Other: Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required. 

The ideal candidate will also have:

• Ability to work harmoniously with coworkers and patients
• Experience working with diverse and vulnerable populations
• Excellent communication and listening skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Compassionate and nonjudgmental attitude

Work Locations:

Goodwin Community Health, Somersworth, NH
 
Hours Per Week: 8:00am-5:00pm

Days: Monday through Friday Benefits EligibleYes

Benefits

Our comprehensive benefits package includes health, dental and vision insurance with an agency subsidy. One of our health plans has a no-premium option for employee-only coverage. We also offer a 401(k) plan with an employer match and employer-paid group term life insurance and short-term disability coverage. Voluntary benefits include long-term disability coverage, two Flexible Spending Accounts, and access to discounted auto and home insurance and pre-paid legal assistance. We offer earned time (vacation and sick leave) plus six paid holidays. Eligibility starts at 24 hours/week, with full benefits offered at 32 hours/week and above.

About Us

Greater Seacoast Community Health is a network of non-profit community health centers providing primary care, pediatrics, dental care, prenatal care, behavioral health counseling, substance use disorder treatment, mobile health services, WIC, social work services, a pharmacy, parenting classes, playgroups and home visiting. Services are open to everyone and aim to be respectful, recovery-friendly, LGBTQ-affirming and trauma-informed. We are recognized as a Patient-Centered Medical Home and emphasize a team-based approach to care. Learn more at GetCommunityHealth.org.

Greater Seacoast Community Health is an Equal Opportunity provider of health care and other services and is an equal-opportunity employer