What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA)- Per Diem position at Ammonoosuc Community Health Services, Inc.?
Description
ACHS: Where Healthcare Careers Thrive!
At Ammonoosuc Community Health Services (ACHS), we’re more than just a healthcare provider—we’re dedicated professionals committed to improving the lives of our patients and strengthening our communities. We have been delivering compassionate, affordable care to Northern New Hampshire since 1975. When you join ACHS, you’re stepping into a collaborative environment where your contributions are valued, your professional growth is supported, and your impact is profound. If you're passionate about community health and want to be part of a team where healthcare careers truly thrive, we want to hear from you!
The Certified Medical Assistant assists in the examination and treatment of patients under direction of physicians and/or mid-level providers.
The LNA position involves providing basic nursing care to clients with a variety of health concerns. All direct patient care is delegated to the LNA by the LPN/RN/APRN. This position has the potential to float to various ACHS locations for patient care dependent on business need.
Requirements
CMA Key Responsibilities
- Interviews patients, measures vital signs such as pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height, and records information in patient’s Electronical Medical Record (EMR)
- Prepares treatment rooms for examination of patients
- Drapes patients with covering and positions instruments and equipment
- Hands instruments and materials to provider as directed
- Operates electrocardiograph (EKG) and other equipment to administer routine diagnostic test or calls medical facility or department to schedule patients for tests
- Performs venipunctures, routine lab tests, injections, ear lavage, etc
- May be responsible for scheduling appointments, keeping x-ray and other medical records, performing secretarial tasks, and completing insurance forms
- May need to perform tele-triage in the collection of information to be relayed to providers, demonstrating knowledge of computer triage template and its use
- Attends and participates in staff/team meetings
- Must complete work within scope of practice for current licensure or certification
- Other duties, hours, and ACHS site placement may be assigned
LNA Key Responsibilities
- Interviews patients; measures vital signs and records information in patients EHR; prepares patients for examinations and in-office procedures
- Performs venipunctures, routine CLIA waived lab tests and records in patients EHR
- Assist clinical support staff with contacting patients via phone, portal, mail & documenting that contact in patient’s EHR
- Demonstrates knowledge and use of appropriate EHR templates for patient’s age and visit type
- Assist with scheduling appointments, performing administrative tasks such as referrals & prior authorizations
- Cleans & stocks rooms with supplies. Orders routine medical and laboratory supplies
- Assists with various quality improvement (QI) projects
- Attends and participates in staff meetings
- Must complete work within scope of practice for current licensure or certification
- Other duties, hours, and ACHS site placement may be assigned
*****LNA’s may NOT enter orders, medications, or problems into the EHR*****
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant or LNA program. 1 – 2 years direct experience preferred
CERTIFICATES & LICENSES REQUIREMENTS
A license or certification from an accredited Medical Assistant or LNA Program is required.
Current BLS Certification
This role operates in a professional clinical environment. This role will constantly interact with other people and routinely need to handle several responsibilities at once. The role consistently uses standard clinical tools and supplies (i.e. stethoscope, blood pressure meters, hemoglobin machines, autoclave, syringes, vaccines, glucometers, ear scopes, etc). The role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computer, phone, photocopiers, scanners, and fax machines.