Medical Assistant - Occupational Health - Full Time

Description

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$5,000 Sign on Bonus!

Who We Are:

Southern New Hampshire Health has been a cornerstone of the region since 1893, delivering high-quality, compassionate care close to home. Anchored by Southern New Hampshire Medical Center—a 188-bed, DNV-accredited hospital in downtown Nashua with a Level III-N trauma center, Level II Special Care Nursery, and Magnet® designation for nursing excellence—we offer a full spectrum of services from primary care to advanced diagnostics and specialized treatments.

Employee Health & Wellness is a vital part of our mission. We are committed to creating a safe, healthy, and supportive environment for our workforce. Through proactive health screenings, immunization programs, wellness initiatives, and education, we empower employees to maintain optimal health and well-being—because caring for our team means better care for our community.

About the Job:

The Medical Assistant is responsible for performing delegated clinical and administrative functions in the care of patients, under the direct supervision of a provider and Practice Manager.

What You’ll Do:

• Participate in patient care in person, via telephone, and telehealth under provider supervision.
• Administer prescribed medications, treatments, immunizations, and perform point-of-care testing.
• Collect and screen patient history and health-related information; communicate findings to providers.
• Document care activities accurately in the medical record.
• Assist with pre-visit preparation, including coordinating testing and patient outreach.
• Perform administrative duties such as medical records and patient service tasks as needed.
• Mentor and train new staff as directed.
• Attend ongoing education programs and maintain annual competencies.
• Adhere to safety, infection control, HIPAA, and confidentiality guidelines.
• Maintain current certifications, including Basic Life Support.

Who You Are / Requirements:

Education:

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Completion of a Medical Assistant Program or 3 years of experience as a Medical Assistant.
• Preferred: Associate’s Degree.

Licensure/Certification:

• Current BLS/CPR certification required.
• Preferred: Registered Medical Assistant (RMA), Certified Medical Assistant (CMA AAMA), or ABR-OE.

Experience:

• Previous experience in a patient-facing role required.
• 3 years of experience required without completion of a Medical Assistant program.
• Preferred: One year experience in a medical practice or healthcare setting; direct patient care experience strongly preferred.

Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of medical terminology, office workflow, EMR systems, and Windows-based applications.
• Skilled in standard precautions, confidentiality, interpersonal communication, and time management.
• Ability to multitask, adapt to changing environments, and work as part of a team.

Why You’ll Love Us:

• Health, dental, prescription, and vision coverage for full-time & part-time employees
• Short-term, long-term disability, life & pet insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Nursing Student Loan Paydown Program
• 403(b) Retirement savings plans with company matching
• Continuous earned time accrual

Work Shift:

M-F 8 am-5 pm