Medical Assistant - Expanding OBGYN Practice - Bedford Commons OBGYN

Bedford Commons OBGYN is looking for a full-time Medical Assistant to be a part of our growing family. The medical assistant will perform a variety of medical procedures and tests to assist in the examination and treatment of patients. The MA will also perform a variety of clerical duties, as assigned. Candidate should possess excellent communication skills, be detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable with electronic medical records. OB-GYN office experience is preferred.

Job functions include but are not limited to:

• Make a great first impression: Interview patient to obtain reason for visit and take vital signs such as temperature, blood pressure, weight, etc. Document patient's reason for visit along with vital signs in patient's chart. Provide appropriate drape covering depending upon examination.
• Focus on the details: Prepare examination room by changing table paper, performing necessary cleaning, laying out instruments and supplies. Assist provider with patient examinations by helping to move or position patient for procedure, handing instruments to physician, etc.
• Involvement in performing procedures: May perform any of the following medical procedures: giving injections other related activities, routine laboratory tests and procedures such as centrifuging blood, setting up slides for microscopic examination, and performing tests.
• Empower patients: Provide instructions to patients as per provider order/protocol or reinforce provider instructions.
• Maintain cleanliness: Clean and sterilize instruments according to established procedures.
• Be proactive: Perform routine stock work such as shelving supplies, monitoring supply levels and checking for outdated supplies. Initiate paperwork to reorder supplies, as necessary.
• Adhere to practice policies: Adhere to established policies and procedures to meet safety standards of OSHA. Actively participate in all safety training including but not limited to cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and annual safety training.
• Lead by example: Embrace culture of teamwork at Bedford Commons OB-GYN to improve patient care.
• Be prepared: Prepare for patient visits by reviewing the chart at least 24-48 hours prior to visit and requesting any chart documents required for office visit.
• Be flexible: Collaborate with team and manager to perform other duties when needed, as assigned by practice management.
• Be present: Maintain regular attendance in compliance with the practice Attendance Policy.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Completion of an approved Medical Assistant program, or two to three years on the job training in a doctor's office or related area performing Medical Assistant duties.
• Medical Assistant certification preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Stand, sit, talk, hear
• Use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard reach.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision requirements due to computer work.
• Ability to go up and down two flights of stairs throughout the day.
• Ability to uphold the stress of assisting patients of diverse backgrounds.

Work Week: Monday – Friday, office hours are 7am-4pm. Begin and end times may flex based on schedule and location.

Job Location: Offices in Bedford, Londonderry, Windham and Derry, NH – person hired for position may rotate to all offices.

Pay: starting at $20.00 per hour, will vary based skills and/or qualifications