Medical Assistant - Family Practice in Exeter, New Hampshire at Exeter Hospital
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Job Description
Join Core Physicians, part of Beth Israel Lahey Health, a leading community-based, multi-specialty medical group serving the Seacoast region. Our Family & Internal Medicine practice is a busy, collaborative multi-provider office dedicated to delivering exceptional patient-centered care.
Working alongside experienced physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, and support staff, you'll play an important role in helping patients receive high-quality care while enjoying a supportive team environment and excellent work-life balance.
Why Join Core Physicians?✅ Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits starting on Day 1
✅ Health, dental, vision, and retirement plans
✅ Monday-Friday schedule with no weekends or holidays
✅ Career growth and continuing education opportunities
✅ Collaborative, physician-led organization
✅ Free onsite parking
✅ Convenient Seacoast NH locations
✅ Culture focused on teamwork, respect, quality, and patient-centered care
The Medical Assistant will provide support to the practice in the functional areas of clerical, clinical and business under the direct supervision of a Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant or Physician.
QualificationsRequired:
- High School Diploma or GED
- For hires after 11/28/2011: CMA/RMA/CCMA certification/registration required within 6 months of hire OR credentialed through a formal training program that includes testing of knowledge
- BLS certification within 6 months of hire
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Perform clinical duties such as pre-visit work, obtaining vital signs, providing medication reconciliation, and assisting providers with examinations and/or procedures.
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Clean and prepare instruments for sterilization as required. Ensure exam rooms are cleaned and stocked.
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Following standard work procedures and messaging policy, respond to the patient phone portal message on the same day.
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Use standing protocols to complete pre-visit work, close gaps in care, administrate vaccines, and complete prescription refills.
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May schedule pre-admission and diagnostic testing and place follow-up calls to patients after surgery.
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May perform any of the following daily administrative duties of the practice: greeting/check-in/check-out, scheduling patients, answering telephones, taking messages, organizing patient charts, filing, pulling and copying patient records, collection of co-pays and patient balances, post-payment and adjustment transactions, and balance daily journal.
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Maintains and adheres to established Core Physicians policies and procedures and federal regulations, including patient confidentiality, quality assurance, safety, environmental and infection control standards; responsible for participating in the daily huddle and completing any actions required and working as a member of the care team to ensure proper communication between all team members.
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In some practices, the MA may perform scribing duties; accompany the provider into the patient examination room and accurately and efficiently document the encounter; order any labs, make referrals, and order prescriptions that have been recommended by the provider.
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Responsible for monitoring care team metrics to evaluate improvement metrics and outcome.
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Provides coverage for other Core Offices as needed, based on priorities, and performs other duties as assigned.
Apply today and become part of a team dedicated to improving the health of individuals and families throughout the Seacoast community.