Medical Assistant
Plymouth-NH-03264-United States
Medical Assistant
General Summary:
The primary responsibility of the Medical Assistant is to assist the physician with direct patient care and administrative tasks that provide a steady daily workflow for the physician and office. This position requires the Medical Assistant to follow directions as well as to exercise independent judgment that contributes to a quality, caring and efficient work environment. A sign on bonus of $1,500 is available.
Essential Job Functions*:
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Accompany patient to exam room, obtain vital signs, and review and enter patient information, including medical history and medications list, into the EMR.
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During the course of the day, screen add-on patients, return patient phone calls to 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.
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Perform Clerical Duties as needed to include answering of phone, booking of registration, scanning, filing and abstracting and other clerical duties as assigned
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Contribute to staff meeting discussions, and actively participate in problem-solving, identification and resolution, both intra- and inter-departmentally.
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Demonstrate hospital’s stated mission and values of teamwork, respect and communication with co-workers, patients, families and visitors.
Qualifications:
Required: high school graduate with medical experience.
Preferred:
Required:
Preferred: Minimum 5 years experience in a medical office
Required: AAMA Credentialed within first 6 months of employment if not Registered or Certified
Preferred: Current Certified or Registered Medical or Nurse Assistant designation from the State of New Hampshire
Required: Typing and computer skills necessary
Preferred: Experience with Nextgen or other electronic medical record system(s)
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