Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health·Lebanon, New Hampshire
The Medical Assistant supports daily resident visits by performing clinical procedures, obtaining vital signs, and managing patient records. They also maintain clinic operations, including equipment sterilization, supply management, and assisting clinicians with in-office procedures.
Overview Kendal at Hanover is a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) where approximately 400 residents live across a variety of care settings, including approximately 300 residents in independent living apartments and 100 residents within our Health Center, which includes skilled nursing, assisted living, and memory care.
Dartmouth Health General Internal Medicine operates an on-site medical clinic dedicated to caring for Kendal's independent living residents.
The clinic is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to build meaningful relationships with residents and colleagues while working in a supportive, collaborative environment that values compassionate, patient-centered care.
We are seeking a Medical Assistant (MA) to join our close-knit team, which includes a Registered Nurse (RN), Medical Secretary, and three clinicians.
The Medical Assistant plays a vital role in delivering high-quality care and works closely with the RN and clinicians throughout the day.
Primary responsibilities include supporting approximately 4–8 resident visits daily by obtaining vital signs, reviewing medications, preparing patients for visits, administering vaccinations and medications within scope, performing point-of-care testing and procedures such as ear lavages, EKGs, urine dip testing, bladder scanning, and assisting clinicians with in-office procedures.
The MA is also responsible for maintaining clinic operations through stocking supplies, cleaning equipment and exam rooms, and supporting quality and safety initiatives.
In addition to supporting clinician visits, the MA partners closely with the RN to manage resident messages and phone calls through the electronic medical record.
The MA also conducts scheduled nursing support visits with residents for services such as non-complex wound dressing changes, blood pressure checks, ear lavages, vitamin B12 injections, vaccinations, and other routine clinical services within scope.
Additional responsibilities include processing medication refill requests and distributing medications delivered to the clinic for resident pickup.
Our leadership team is committed to fostering a relationship-based culture built on teamwork, collaboration, open communication, and exceptional patient care.
We encourage every team member to practice at the top of their scope while developing meaningful relationships with residents and their families, promoting continuity of care and an outstanding patient experience.
Working Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., our clinic offers a consistent schedule with no evenings, weekends, or holidays, supporting a healthy work-life balance and allowing our staff to enjoy time outside of work.
The ideal candidate is compassionate, patient, and committed to providing safe, high-quality care to an older adult population.
They are comfortable working independently within their scope of practice, take initiative, communicate effectively, and enjoy being part of a collaborative team.
This position is an excellent opportunity for a Medical Assistant who enjoys building lasting relationships with patients, appreciates a predictable schedule and dedicated lunch break, and is excited to expand their clinical knowledge while working alongside experienced clinicians and an RN who are committed to mentorship and professional growth.
If you are looking for a rewarding career where you can make a meaningful difference in the lives of residents while working with a supportive and engaged team, we encourage you to apply and join us at the Dartmouth Health Kendal Clinic.
Full-Time, 40 hours/week, M-F 8am-4:30pm.
Greets, checks in patients, and notifies appropriate provider. Prepares patient, room and equipment for procedures and exams. Takes and records vital signs. Informs provider of patient vital signs and concerns. Recognizes and treats emergency patients as a priority, assists with patient examinations and treatments. Handles patient situations over the phone, schedules appointments and procedures with medical professionals. Understands limitations in dealing with patients over the phone, and involves nursing staff and providers. Register new patients and establishes a medical record. Prepares patient billings. Assists patients by filling out insurance and other forms. Supplies authorized information upon request by third party payors. Instructs patients in preparation for specific procedures. Collects and processes routine laboratory specimen. Operates and maintains clinical equipment. Maintains and uses aseptic technique including sterilization, disinfection and disposal of contaminated material. Cleans, wraps and autoclaves instruments. Cares for supplies and equipment. Performs other duties as required or assigned.
Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant Program required. Previous experience in office or outpatient ambulatory care setting strongly preferred. Demonstrated strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills. Demonstrated ability to work well as a member of a team. Computer skills strongly preferred. Must be willing and able to participate in evening, weekend, and holiday coverage according to needs of the department. Required Licensure/Certifications Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - American Association of Medical Assistants OR Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) - American Medical Technologists OR Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) – National Healthcareers Association plus DOL Registered Apprenticeships Certificate of Completion. Current BLS certification required.
Candidates must be graduates of an accredited Medical Assistant program and hold a current CMA, RMA, or CCMA certification. A current BLS certification is also required, along with strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Market context
Support-services roles in New Hampshire are often tied to steady patient-flow needs in clinics, practices, and other care settings, with employers looking for dependable staff who can handle both administrative and clinical support. These positions can be competitive because they often require a high school diploma or GED, medical assistant training or equivalent experience, and timely BLS authorization, with CMA, RMA, or CCMA credentials preferred or required. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, and confirm whether your certification status and BLS timeline match the posting before applying.