Description
Introduction
Last year our HCA Healthcare colleagues invested over 156,000 hours volunteering in our communities. As a(an) Medical Assistant Orthopedics with Frisbie Memorial Hospital you can be a part of an organization that is devoted to giving back!
Benefits
Frisbie Memorial Hospital offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:
Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
Colleague recognition program
Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.
Learn more about Employee Benefits (https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/employee-benefits-and-rewards)
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.
Would you like to unlock your potential with a leading healthcare provider dedicated to the growth and development of our colleagues? Join the Frisbie Memorial Hospital family! We will give you the tools and resources you need to succeed in our organization. We are looking for an enthusiastic Medical Assistant Orthopedics to help us reach our goals. Unlock your potential!
Job Summary and Qualifications
Provides clinical support to the physician delivering patient care in an office setting. This includes taking patient histories and vital signs, preparing patient for examination, taking samples and performing simple laboratory tests, administering medications, providing assistance with procedures, and maintaining clinical areas, equipment, and supplies. Administrative responsibilities include answering telephones, scheduling appointments, maintaining files, and data entry in practice management system and Meditech.
What will you do in this role:
Prepares patient for examination as directed by provider. This may include updating the medical history, documenting any current symptoms, and taking height, weight, blood pressure and temperature as indicated by provider. May collect samples for testing as directed by provider.
Assists with examinations and special procedures including minor surgical procedures as directed by the provider. This includes preparation of the examination or procedure room and collection of instruments and supplies for sterilization.
Follow-up on outstanding lab reports and schedules referrals for additional tests and/or ancillary services. May perform simple laboratory tests. Keeps provider informed about any unusual findings or delays and follow-up with patient as directed.
Administers medication, injections, removes sutures, cleans wounds, and applies dressings as directed by the provider.
Accepts medically related phone calls from patients documenting detail of patients concerns and symptoms for provider review and direction. This includes handling calls regarding prescription refills, immunization records, insurance forms, and scheduling acute visits. May entail extensive follow-up.
Documents all patient related activity to the medical record including histories or updates, phone calls, follow-up communication, referrals, lab results, patient education, and any other interactions with the patient as required by policy and directed by the provider.
Maintains and stock all clinical areas of the office and ensures all instruments are cleaned, sterile, and in good repair. Works with Office Manager to identify stock needs and purchasing requirements. Complies with state regulations for ordering of state vaccine.
Delivers patient education as directed by provider regarding symptom management, wound care, and chronic conditions.
Responsible for quality control logs in practice.
Answers a multi-line phone. Schedules and confirms patients appointments according to office policy. Screens phone calls and visitors, and route messages to appropriate party.
Greets patients upon arrival and collects and enters necessary data into the computer. Monitors waiting area and keeps waiting patients informed about any delays or need to reschedule.
Completes and forwards information requested by payors including referral forms, copies of charts, records, lab results, etc., on a timely basis.
What qualifications will you need:
·NH Medical Technician Board registration is required if not currently licensed or registered by a NH regulatory board.
·CMA or RMA Certification within 3 months of hire.
·Completion of a Medical Assisting Program preferred, consideration will be made for RMA's who have had extensive on the job training. Clinical rotation experience and certification preferred
·Proficiency in clinical skills to include phlebotomy, EKG, administering injections, and other required procedures.
·Demonstrate proficiency in all required procedures.
·Experience or training in clinical setting is required.
·In addition, the incumbent should have a demonstrated capacity to work well under pressure, excellent communication skills, and good judgement in a clinical setting.
·Must be prepared to rotate into all Physician Practice Services practice locations.
Discover a career with purpose at Frisbie Memorial Hospital (https://frisbiehospital.com/) . Located in Rochester, NH, our 112-bed hospital proudly serves the Greater Seacoast region and Southern Maine, delivering high-quality, patient-centered care. As part of HCA Healthcare-one of the nation's leading healthcare systems-you'll be connected to a strong network of four hospitals, three freestanding emergency rooms, and over 70 care sites across New Hampshire.
With nearly 5,000 colleagues, including 1,500 nurses and 1,000 affiliated physicians, We offer a collaborative, supportive environment where your skills are valued, your growth is encouraged, and your impact is real. HCA Healthcare's New Hampshire hospitals also include Catholic Medical Center (https://catholicmc.com/) in Manchester, Portsmouth Regional Hospital (http://www.portsmouthhospital.com) , Parkland Medical Center (http://www.parklandmedicalcenter.com) in Derry, and freestanding emergency rooms in Seabrook, Dover, and Plaistow. Join us and be part of a team that's improving lives across the region-every day.
HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.
"There is so much good to do in the world and so many different ways to do it."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder
Be a part of an organization that invests in you! We are reviewing applications for our Medical Assistant Orthopedics opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your application and help us raise the bar in patient care!
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
