What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant position at Amoskeag Health?
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Who You Are
Amoskeag Health is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant who thrives in a collaborative clinical setting. You are passionate about supporting physicians and mid-level providers in delivering high-quality care to clients with diverse health needs. Guided by the Chief Medical Officer or their designee, you're comfortable performing lab functions in accordance with established Laboratory Policies & Procedures and assisting providers with client care to ensure an exceptional patient experience.
What You'll Do
NEW Pay Rates, Same Great Career Growth! ~
Who You Are
Amoskeag Health is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant who thrives in a collaborative clinical setting. You are passionate about supporting physicians and mid-level providers in delivering high-quality care to clients with diverse health needs. Guided by the Chief Medical Officer or their designee, you're comfortable performing lab functions in accordance with established Laboratory Policies & Procedures and assisting providers with client care to ensure an exceptional patient experience.
What You'll Do
- Prepare client to see medical provider, collects and records data for health history to include height, weight, blood pressure, pulse, temperature, respiration, medication, and allergies, as indicated.
- Prepares room based on reason for client visits. Anticipate provider's needs and follows through on treatment protocol within their role. Prepare medical record for visit, reviewing protocols due.
- Assist provider with procedures. Acts as a chaperone when necessary.
- Assist patient in identifying and seeking help for specific problems. Provide education, within their scope, regarding health issues the patient is involved with. This will be under the direction of the M.D.
- Schedule additional laboratory tests and makes outside referral appointments (to the hospitals) with direction from the medical provider. Records pertinent data in the medical record and utilize appropriate tracking system.
- Assist in contacting patients for follow-up on missed appointments, recall testing, and outside referral appointments.
- Routinely stock rooms, order necessary supplies and prepare contaminated instruments for re-sterilization following OSHA exposure control guidelines.
- Participate in the orientation of new personnel to medical assistants' functions.
- Call Center Duties as assigned.
- High School Diploma and completion of a Medical Assistant Program, or equivalent medical training.
- Minimum 1 year experience in an ambulatory health care environment.
- American Heart Association (AHA) BLS Certification preferred - candidates without current certification will be required to complete an Amoskeag Health-provided AHA BLS class upon hire (must be maintained)
- Fluent in English reading, writing, and understanding is required for patient safety. Spanish is preferred but not required.