Medical Assistant​/LPN - Family Medicine Bedford

Position Summary

Monday-Friday 8 am - 5 pm At Elliot Family Medicine at Bedford, a department of Elliot Hospital, we care for you and your whole family. We know how to treat the youngest member of your family to the oldest – right here in one office. We offer a wide range of services including women's health, well-child exams, and routine healthcare maintenance.

Assists providers in the administration of patient care in assigned clinical areas. Assists with patient examinations, procedures, diagnostic studies, treatment, and dressing changes. Performs general administrative duties in accordance with JCAHO, CLIA, NCQA and government standards, as well as company policies and procedures.

• Performs visit chart preparation activities based on the daily scheduled appointments including diagnostic test results, emergency/urgent care reports, discharge summaries and consult/PCP reports are located in the medical record and accessible to the provider.
• Performs rooming activities for provider visits according to the documented rooming criteria including chief complaint, allergies, vital signs, medication list review, tobacco history, LMP, health maintenance overrides and documentation in a timely and accurate manner.
• Obtains and documents age and/or condition-specific measurements accurately including vital signs, height, weight, head circumference, peak flow, and pulse oximetry.
• Conducts and documents hearing, vision, respiratory and ECG testing.
• Performs and documents specific screening based on condition/need including depression and asthma.
• Obtains, documents and processes specimens using the appropriate collection process and equipment.
• Performs and documents point of care testing accurately.
• Performs venipuncture procedures (as needed) and processes specimens as outlined in policies and procedures.
• Administers medications and immunizations including oral, nasal, injectable, rectal and topical routes as appropriate.
• Processes medication prescription refills per guidelines using telephonic, electronic or print methods.
• Handles prior authorization processes for medications and/or procedures and documents appropriately.
• Manages clinical supplies and medication sample areas to ensure that stock is current, stored appropriately, labeled and par levels maintained.

MA I

Education:

HS Diploma or GED required and One of the following:
Graduate from an accredited MA Program. Graduate from an MA Training Program with externship. 1 year of relevant healthcare experience with formal training (LNA, EMT, Combat Medic). 1 year prior experience as a Medical Assistant.

Experience:

1 year of relevant healthcare exp. (can include externship), 1
-2 years exp. in a clinical ambulatory care setting preferred. Certification/Licensure:
Must possess BLS authorization upon 90 days of employment and maintain during employment. CMA, RMA or CCMA preferred. MA II

Education:

HS Diploma or GED required and One of the following:
Graduate from an accredited MA Program. Graduate from an MA Training Program with externship. At least 3 years’ experience as a Medical Assistant.

Experience:

1 year of relevant healthcare exp. (can include externship), 1
-2 years exp. in a clinical ambulatory care setting preferred.

Experience:

At least 3 years’ experience as a Medical Assistant. Certification/Licensure: CMA, RMA or CCMA required. Must possess BLS authorization upon 90 days of employment and maintain during employment.

• Health, dental, prescription, and vision coverage for full-time & part-time employees
• Short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage
• Competitive pay
• Tuition Reimbursement 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan And more!

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