What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical assistant position at Wentworth-Douglass Hospital?
Medical Assistant, Physiatry - Portsmouth-(3291075)
Description
We're offering a generous sign-on bonus to welcome you to our team. Recognizing and valuing exceptional talent, we're eager to discuss the exciting details of this bonus during our interview process!
About Us
Wentworth Health Partners (WHP), an affiliate of Wentworth-Douglass Hospital and member of Mass General Brigham Medical Group, is a multi-specialty group practice providing the highest quality patient care and services that range from wellness and illness prevention to testing, treatment and care of complex medical conditions.
Our network offers primary care, specialty care, and other services at locations throughout the New Hampshire and Southern Maine Seacoast Region.
At WHP, we value people who contribute to patient-centered care that enhances community health; we recognize and reward those who share our values and transform our patients' lives.
We invite you to explore opportunities, cultivate community wellness, and experience professional growth - join our team today!
Location
We are seeking a full-time, 40-hour Medical Assistant to support our Physiatry team onsite Monday through Friday. Seacoast Physiatry outpatient center is located in our state-of-the-art facility at Wentworth Douglass Hospital's Pease Campus at 67 Corporate Drive, Portsmouth, NH 03801.
This site will be the primary location, but there may be requests for occasional coverage as needed at our office at 7 Marsh Book Drive, Somersworth, NH 03878.
This practice specializes in the non-surgical treatment and diagnosis of conditions of the musculoskeletal and nervous systems.
Our skilled providers and specialists take a comprehensive and thoughtful approach to diagnosis and then develop a treatment plan tailored to each patient.
The Medical Assistants in this specialty will be able to learn about and utilize a variety of technologies such as diagnostic ultrasounds, diagnostic EMG studies, different types of injections, and more.
Conditions treated include :
- Neck and Back Pain
- Sports Injuries
- Workplace Injures
- Nerve and Muscle Disorders
- Joint, tendon and ligament injuries
- Arthritis
- Concussion
- Treatment of Disabilities including Neurological problems
- Regenerative Medicine
Hours
The schedule for this position is 8-hour shifts, Monday through Friday, between 7 : 30 am to 5 : 00 pm.
Role Overview
As true partners to our nurses and providers, our Medical Assistants get the opportunity to work autonomously to the top of their education / certification while also functioning as part of the collaborative team.
Responsibilities include :
- Ensuring efficient patient flow through the office
- Assisting during office visits (rooming, examinations, point of care testing, immunizations, procedures, and treatments as directed)
- Performing clinically appropriate tasks related to patient panel management (phone calls, test results, prescription refill, coordination of care, etc.)
- Maintaining neat, clean, and safe patient care areas
- Interacting with patients and their families in a professional, friendly manner consistent with their needs.
We do our best to keep all employees in their assigned practices and locations; however, you may also be asked to float to other departments in the WHP system when appropriate and needed during times of staffing shortages / other extenuating circumstances for cross-coverage purposes and to ensure adequate coverage and support.
Qualifications
Qualifications
When hiring, we look for candidates who possess not only the relevant skills and competencies, but also positive attitudes, emotional intelligence, and genuine passion for this work.
We have the resources to mentor and train on the job to set our employees up for success.
Education :
- High School Diploma or equivalent required
- Completion of a formal program in Medical Assisting is required.
Experience :
Minimum of 3-5 years of related experience and / or training in similar medical practice / field OR successful completion of an Accredited Military medical training with at least four years of experience.
Certification :
- Current national Medical Assistant certification with one of the following organizations required : American Assoc. of Medical Assistants (AAMA) Credential : CMAAmerican Medical Technologists (AMT) Credential : RMANational Healthcare Association (NHA) Credential : CCMANational Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) Credential : NCMA
Last updated : 2024-05-24
