Medical Assistant II Rheumatology Per Diem
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Job Location:
Manchester, CT - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
9 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Come work at the best place to give and receive care!
Job Description:
About Us
We are looking for a compassionate and detail-oriented PER DIEM Medical Assistant to join our Rheumatology team specializing in the care of patients with musculoskeletal and autoimmune conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis lupus and psoriatic arthritis. This outpatient role involves close collaboration with physicians medical assistants and other healthcare professionals to provide high-quality coordinated care.
Key responsibilities include patient education on chronic disease management and lifestyle modifications administration and monitoring of biologic and specialty medications and supporting patients through complex treatment plans. Strong communication skills clinical judgment and a commitment to teamwork are essential.
If you are passionate about empowering patients and thrive in a collaborative specialty-focused environment we encourage you to apply. Rheumatology experience is welcome but not required.
Position Summary
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.
Key Responsibilities
- Performs visit chart preparation activities based on the daily scheduled appointments including diagnostic test results emergency/urgent care reports discharge summaries and consult/PCP reports are located in the medical record and accessible to the provider.
- Performs rooming activities for provider visits according to the documented rooming criteria including chief complaint allergies vital signs medication list review tobacco history LMP health maintenance overrides and documentation in a timely and accurate manner.
- Obtains and documents age and/or condition-specific measurements accurately including vital signs height weight head circumference peak flow and pulse oximetry.
- Conducts and documents hearing vision respiratory and ECG testing.
- Performs and documents specific screening based on condition/need including depression and asthma.
- Obtains documents and processes specimens using the appropriate collection process and equipment.
- Performs and documents point of care testing accurately.
- Performs venipuncture procedures (as needed) and processes specimens as outlined in policies and procedures.
- Administers medications and immunizations including oral nasal injectable rectal and topical routes as appropriate.
- Processes medication prescription refills per guidelines using telephonic electronic or print methods.
- Handles prior authorization processes for medications and/or procedures and documents appropriately.
- Manages clinical supplies and medication sample areas to ensure that stock is current stored appropriately labeled and par levels maintained.
Education/Experience/Licensure
- Education: High School Diploma or GED required. Graduate from an accredited Medical Assistant program or Certification as an EMT or Combat Medic required.
- Experience: One (1) to three (3) years medical assistant experience preferred.
- Certification/Licensure: Medical Assistant Certification required.
- Software/Hardware: Computer/EMR experience preferred.
What Elliot Health System Has to Offer
- Health dental prescription and vision coverage for full-time & part-time employees
- Short-term disability long-term disability and life insurance coverage
- Competitive pay
- Tuition Reimbursement
- 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
And more!
Work Shift:
Per Diem - 7:30-4:00SolutionHealth 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.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
Key Skills
- EMR Systems
- Clinical Laboratory Experience
- Athenahealth
- Algebra
- eClinicalWorks
- Primary Care Experience
- Phlebotomy
- Medical office experience
- Vital Signs Experience
- Experience Administering Injections
- Medical Terminology
- Medication Administration
About Company
Southern New Hampshire Health - Premier medical center and a network of over 400 providers in more than 50 convenient locations.
