Medical Assistant

Beth Israel Lahey Health

. Provide clerical, clinical, and business support under the direct supervision of a Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant, or Physician .

Posted 10/9/2026full-timePortsmouth • New Hampshire • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $20 - $29 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates proficiency in clerical, clinical, and business support within a healthcare setting, including patient interaction, documentation, and compliance with safety and quality standards. Holds relevant certifications and is skilled in using protocols for patient care and administrative tasks.

Highest-signal resume keywords

CMA/RMA/CCMA CertificationBLS CertificationVital Signs MeasurementPatient DocumentationInfection Control Standards

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Hard Skills

Clerical SupportClinical SupportBusiness SupportScribing DutiesMedication ReconciliationVaccination AdministrationAppointment SchedulingPatient Check-In/OutLab OrderingReferral Management

Soft Skills

CommunicationTeam CollaborationPatient ConfidentialityOrganizational SkillsAttention to Detail

Certifications & Qualifications

CMARMACCMABLS

Industry Keywords

Patient CareQuality AssuranceSafety StandardsFederal RegulationsCore Physicians Policies

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide clerical, clinical, and business support under the direct supervision of a Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant, or Physician
Perform pre-visit work, obtain vital signs, reconcile medications, and assist providers with examinations and procedures
Clean and prepare instruments for sterilization; clean and stock exam rooms
Respond to patient phone portal messages on the same day
Use standing protocols to complete pre-visit work, close gaps in care, administer vaccines, and complete prescription refills
Schedule pre-admission and diagnostic testing and make follow-up calls after surgery as needed
Greet and check in/check out patients, schedule appointments, answer telephones, take messages, organize and file charts, pull and copy records, collect co-pays and balances, process post-payment and adjustment transactions, and balance the daily journal
Participate in daily huddles and work as part of the care team to ensure communication
Perform scribing duties, document patient encounters, order labs, make referrals, and order provider-recommended prescriptions as needed
Monitor care team metrics and outcomes
Provide coverage for other Core offices as needed and perform other assigned duties

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School or GED
For hires after 11/28/2011: CMA/RMA/CCMA certification/registration required or within 6 months of hire OR credentialed through a formal training program that includes testing of knowledge
BLS within 6 months of hire
Ability to perform clerical, clinical, and business support duties
Ability to follow Core Physicians policies and procedures and federal regulations
Ability to maintain patient confidentiality and comply with quality assurance, safety, environmental, and infection control standards

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health, dental, and retirement plans beginning on day 1 of employment
Career advancement opportunities
Ongoing education support
Standard weekday schedule (Monday—Friday)
No weekend or holiday rotations
Free onsite parking
Convenient Seacoast New Hampshire locations
Influenza vaccination required as a condition of employment