Medical Assistant II- Pre-Surgical Testing- Full Time

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Job Description

Who We Are

Pre-Surgical Testing (PST), part of our Surgical Services team, is a group of nurses that care for patients of all ages scheduled for surgical, invasive, and non-invasive procedures requiring anesthesia. Electronic Medical Records are used to retrieve documents and results prior to surgery as well as perform telephone interviews with patients. About the Job: 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. What You’ll Do: Performs chart preparation in a timely and accurate manner and obtains and documents age and/or condition-specific measurements accurately including vital signs, height, weight, head circumference, peak flow, and pulse oximetry based on visit purpose and clinical condition. Conducts and documents hearing, vision, respiratory and ECG testing and any specific screening based on condition/need including depression and asthma. Performs venipuncture procedures (as needed) and processes specimens using the appropriate collection process and equipment. Assists providers with patient examination and procedures and administers medications and immunizations including oral, nasal, injectable, rectal, and topical routes as appropriate. Communicates with patients in a timely, courteous, and professional manner using oral, written, telephonic or electronic means. Manages clinical supplies and medication sample areas to ensure that stock is current, stored appropriately, labeled and par levels maintained. Acts as a principal preceptor in the clinical orientation of new staff. Cross trains as a patient service representative as needed. Who You Are: High School Diploma or GED Required. Graduate form an accredited Medical Assistant program required. One (1) to three (3) years Medical Assistant experience preferred. Must possess BLS certification upon ninety (90) days of employment in position and maintain during employment. Certification or registration (CMA, RMA, CCMA or ABR-OE) by AAMA, NHA or AMT is required. Why You’ll Love Us: Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits starting the 1st of the month following start date Accrued Earned Time 403b with matching (fully vested) and discretionary annual core contributions Tuition Reimbursement up to $4,000/year for full time coded employees over 30 hours/week Miscellaneous Benefits – Pet Insurance, Legal Services, Vendor Discounts Work Shift: 40 hours per week; 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM SolutionHealth is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. SolutionHealth is an integrated health system uniquely focused on providing access to high-value primary and specialty care that meets the growing needs of the communities we serve. Together, Southern New Hampshire Health and Elliot Health System, the founding members of SolutionHealth, are committed to innovative models of care and collaboration that improve the health and well-being of more than half of million residents of our region. We start with committing to do the right thing, for each patient, always.