Medical Assistant with Neurology

Overview

ATTENTION ALL CERTIFIED OR REGISTERED MEDICAL ASSISTANTS!!

$5,000 SIGN ON BONUS PROGRAM FOR NEW FT HIRES!!

As an MA with our Neuro clinic you will assist with procedures such as Lumbar Punctures, Skin Biopsies and Botox as well as general flow and care of patients, which includes medication verification, vital signs and assisting with administrative support.

The Neurology Clinic provides specialized care to a unique and vulnerable population - from seizures, strokes, headaches, multiple sclerosis, dementia to ALS and everything in between. This is a fast paced clinic in a growing specialty with over 28,000 visits annually.

The neurology team is a professional community with highly sought-after providers consisting of Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants providers, nurses, social workers, medical assistants (MA), nursing assistants (LNA) and secretaries all working together to ensure patient care needs are met.

If you are looking to expand your MA skill-set, support building a strong team and develop as a leader then the neurology clinic might be the right fit for you! You will enjoy variety in your work while caring for a unique patient population. The clinic is open 8am-5pm Monday through Friday, allowing for consistency in your schedule and maximize your time outside of work too!

Responsibilities

Responsible for clinical duties such as taking vital signs, giving injections, performing simple diagnostic tests, collecting specimens, drawing blood, sterilizing and cleaning equipment, and maintaining examination rooms at an outpatient care site.

• Greets, checks in patients, and notifies appropriate provider. Prepares patient, room and equipment for procedures and exams.

• Takes and records vital signs. Informs provider of patient vital signs and concerns.

• Recognizes and treats emergency patients as a priority, assists with patient examinations and treatments.

• Handles patient situations over the phone, schedules appointments and procedures with medical professionals. Understands limitations in dealing with patients over the phone, and involves nursing staff and providers.

• Register new patients and establishes a medical record.

• Prepares patient billings.

• Assists patients by filling out insurance and other forms.

• Supplies authorized information upon request by third party payors.

• Instructs patients in preparation for specific procedures.

• Collects and processes routine laboratory specimen.

• Operates and maintains clinical equipment.

• Maintains and uses aseptic technique including sterilization, disinfection and disposal of contaminated material.

• Cleans, wraps and autoclaves instruments. Cares for supplies and equipment.

• Performs other duties as required or assigned.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant Program required.

• Previous experience in office or outpatient ambulatory care setting strongly preferred.

• Demonstrated strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

• Demonstrated ability to work well as a member of a team.

• Computer skills strongly preferred.

• Must be willing and able to participate in evening, weekend, and holiday coverage according to needs of the department.

Required Licensure/Certifications

• American Association Medical Assistants (AAMA) certified - CMA designation OR American Medical Technologists (AMT) registered - RMA designation OR Certified Clinical Medical Assistant plus 12 month D-H apprenticeship program - CCMA designation.

• Current BLS certification required.

Don't meet every single requirement?

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center and Clinics, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

• Area of Interest:LNA/MA;

• FTE/Hours per pay period:1.00 - 1.00 - 40 hrs/week;

• Shift:Day;

• Job ID:21372;

Dartmouth Health is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center and Dartmouth Hitchcock Clinics comply with applicable Federal civil rights laws and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex. We do not exclude or treat people differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex.