Medical Assistant Portsmouth - Per Diem
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Granite State Pain Associates Merrimack, NH is currently seeking an experienced Medical Assistant. This position is a per diem, 1st shift position with holidays and weekends off. The candidate should have or be willing to obtain their MEDtech Certification. The company will sponsor and cover 100% of the costs associated with obtaining the MedTech Certification.
Essential Functions
- Answer phones and manage triage
- Greet and escort patients to exam rooms
- Schedule appointments as needed
- Coordinate care with hospitals, labs, pharmacies and other external medical practices within scope of practice
- Obtain and document patient’s vital signs, medical history and reason for visit
- Prepare the patient for necessary exam or procedure
- Collect urine and/or oral samples from patients following office protocol to include observed samples
- Tracking results
- Notify the provider of the patient’s arrival
- Assist provider with exam as necessary
- Submit medication refill requests to the provider
- Obtain prior authorizations for medications and imaging orders
- Stock and clean exam rooms and medical areas as needed
- Follow office protocols for test procedures and patient visit documentation
- Follow medical provider instructions with accuracy and timeliness
- Maintain a professional appearance
- Maintain a courteous, considerate and respectful demeanor with management, co-workers and patients
- Resolve interpersonal conflicts that arise in a professional manner
- Maintain consistent attendance, reliability and punctuality
- Accept constructive criticism and attempt to use it to improve personal practice
Education: High School Diploma or equivalent
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Customer service, phone skills, typing skills, familiarity with office equipment, time management skills, multi-tasking skills, effective communication, ability to handle difficult situations and work under pressure, verbal and written communication skills, ability to collaborate and communicate with management and co-workers, ability to shift focus and reset priorities.
Provides clerical and clinical assistance to medical providers and acts as initial contact for patient concerns and prescription needs with focus on managing triage.
Benefits
PMC Medical group, LLC. offers:
- Competitive pay
- 401(K)
- Health Insurance
- Dental and Vision insurance
- Short-Term & Long-Term disability
- Group Life and AD&D
- Paid Holidays
- PTO