Physician Office, Medical Assistant
Company: ECHN
Location: Manchester
Posted on: July 8, 2025
|
|
Job Description:
40 hours, M-F. No Weekends! POSITION SUMMARY: Medical Assistants
support providers in ECMPF medical office settings. They are
multi-skilled, assume a wide range of roles and are viewed as vital
partners in providing quality patient care and increasing medical
office productivity. Medical Assistants handle both administrative
and clinical duties and must demonstrate acute attention to detail,
accuracy, professional etiquette and superior customer service and
clinical skills at all times. EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION: Must have a
high school diploma or equivalent, AND one of the following:
Completed a Medical Assistant Program OR Certification/Registration
as an MA OR 5 years of experience as a Medical Assistant in lieu of
being a Registered MA/ or attended an MA Program OR 5 years of
experience as a Nurse Assistant, or a Certified Nurse Assistant
with at least 1 year of experience EXPERIENCE: Previous experience
working in a medical facility is preferred. COMPETENCIES:
Comfortable working in a fast-paced confidential medical
environment. Must be team oriented with excellent written and
verbal communication skills. Knowledge of common safety hazards and
precautions to establish and maintain a safe work environment.
Lifting physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting;
to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally
stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, care, push
and /or pull light to moderate amounts of weight; to operate office
equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination.
Ability to maintain working relationships and interact with
patients and employees on a daily basis. Reliable transportation
and the ability to float to other offices when needed. Strong
computer and keyboarding skills. ESSENTIAL DUTIES and
RESPONSIBILITIES: Disclaimer: Job descriptions are not intended,
nor should they be construed to be, exhaustive lists of all
responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated
with the job. They are intended to be accurate reflections of the
principal duties and responsibilities of this position. These
responsibilities and competencies listed below may change from time
to time. Greet patients and prepare them for physician examination
per established office protocol. Keep information in the patients
chart current per established requirements. Documents all sample
medication dispensed in the medical record. Provide oversight to
vaccine program following State guidelines. Checks and restocks
rooms with necessary supplies and ensures exam rooms are prepared
for the day. Keep inventory of medical supplies and report them to
Office Coordinator/Practice Manager for reorder. Report malfunction
of medical equipment to Office Coordinator/Practice Manager.
Properly cleans and sterilizes equipment and prepares surgical
trays as indicated by the physician. Assist physician/practitioner
with office surgical procedures. Perform EKG and Spirometry as
ordered. Report lab results to patients and follow through with any
physician instructions to patients for follow up or change in
medication, including scheduling appointment when necessary. Answer
requests from pharmacies for prescription refills per office
protocol. Prepare specimens and paperwork to submit to reference
lab for testing as directed my physician or midlevel. Instruct
patients on how to properly collect sterile urine specimens. On a
monthly basis check all medications (including samples) and
appropriately dispose of expired medications. Obtain
precertifications for tests, procedures, treatments, medications,
and hospitalizations as needed. Schedule and arrange referrals and
outside testing for patients as directed by physician. Maintain
work area in a neat and organized manner. Maintain appropriate
documentation of compliance with CLIA regulations. Primary Care
staff participates in Patient Centered Medical Home Care Team
collaborations. May be required to float to other offices and/or
perform other duties as requested by Management. Maintain
confidentiality and adhere to HIPPA requirements. What we offer:
Generous Vacation that is front loaded based on budgeted hours. Ex.
40 hours/ week = 26 days a year! Sick Time on an accrual basis
401(k)/Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance/Employee Assistance
Program/Voluntary Benefit Options Tuition Reimbursement- eligible
after 3 months of employment! Free Parking at all work sites: MMH-
Employee Parking garage and parking lot, RGH- Parking lot Perk
Spots (Discounts at local retailers, restaurants, travel, and
childcare centers) Career Growth within the organization via career
ladders, committee involvement, and more.
Keywords: ECHN, New England , Physician Office, Medical Assistant, Healthcare , Manchester, Northeast