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Certified Medical Assistant- Population Health (Full Time)
full-time•Lancaster
About this role
Job Summary:
The medical assistant is responsible for the care and treatment of clients in a medical office as directed by a physician. They work under the supervision of the provider, to ensure that quality care is provided to adult and pediatric patients.
Essential Qualifications: Graduate from an accredited school of medical assisting with knowledge of new trends and techniques in medical assisting. Certified or Registered Medical Assistant preferred; BLS required. Previous experience is also preferred.
- Patient Outreach & Engagement: Conduct outreach to patients for chronic disease management and preventive services. Assist patients with healthcare navigation and access to community resources.
- Care Gap Closure: Utilize population health dashboards to identify and address care gaps in coordination with providers and nursing staff.
- Chronic Disease Support: Monitor patient registries and follow protocols for disease management, documenting outreach and follow-ups accurately in the EHR.
- Data & Documentation: Enter patient data into EHR/population health platforms. Assist with chart reviews and report on outreach activities and outcomes.
- Quality Improvement Support: Participate in quality improvement projects and help implement workflows to improve clinic performance measures.
- Clinical Support (Within MA Scope): Assist with standing orders for labs and provide patient education on self-management tools.
- Social Determinants of Health (SDoH): Conduct screenings, document needs, and coordinate referrals to community resources, ensuring closed-loop referrals.
- Team Collaboration: Collaborate closely with care team members, participating in huddles and meetings to support patient outcomes.
- Other duties as assigned
About WMC:
The major strength of Weeks Medical Center is found in the ability of our physicians and staff to offer extensive services utilizing state-of-the-art technology while maintaining the personalized care of a community hospital. Weeks is a 25-bed critical access hospital offering medical, surgical, and intensive care services. In addition, a wide variety of outpatient services are available, including cardiac and physical rehabilitation; a fully-staffed oncology department; 24-hour emergency care; a fully equipped laboratory; and an extensive radiology department. Weeks is blessed with strong leadership and a dedicated community that allows us to meet the ever-changing requirements of today’s healthcare environment.
About North Country Healthcare (NHC):
North Country Healthcare is a non-profit affiliation of four medical facilities in the White Mountains Region of New Hampshire. NCH includes numerous physicians and medical providers at multiple locations. This leading comprehensive healthcare network which employs hundreds of highly-trained individuals delivers integrated patient care through three community hospitals, specialty clinics, and home health and hospice services. NCH remains committed to the health and well-being of the communities we serve.
Member organizations include Androscoggin Valley Hospital in Berlin, Upper Connecticut Valley Hospital in Colebrook, Weeks Medical Center in Lancaster, and North Country Home Health and Hospice Agency in Littleton. NCH is proud to be the largest employer in the North Country.
What you'll do
- The medical assistant is responsible for the care and treatment of clients in a medical office, ensuring quality care for adult and pediatric patients. They conduct patient outreach, monitor chronic diseases, and assist with data documentation and quality improvement projects.
About North Country Healthcare
North Country Healthcare provides a wide range of healthcare services throughout Northern New Hampshire through our four affiliate organizations based in our local communities. Our healthcare specialists live in these communities and embrace the rural NH lifestyle while providing professional, high quality care and resources to residents and visitors.
North Country Healthcare medical specialties include outpatient clinical and diagnostic services, outpatient surgery, 24-hour emergency care, health and wellness programs, home health and hospice care, primary care and multi-specialty physician practices which connect patients with the physicians and clinicians we all need to achieve a healthy lifestyle.
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What does a Certified Medical Assistant- Population Health (Full Time) do at North Country Healthcare?
As a Certified Medical Assistant- Population Health (Full Time) at North Country Healthcare, you will: the medical assistant is responsible for the care and treatment of clients in a medical office, ensuring quality care for adult and pediatric patients. They conduct patient outreach, monitor chronic diseases, and assist with data documentation and quality improvement projects..
Is the Certified Medical Assistant- Population Health (Full Time) position at North Country Healthcare remote?
The Certified Medical Assistant- Population Health (Full Time) position at North Country Healthcare is based in Lancaster, New Hampshire, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.
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