Medical Assistant, Orthopedics
 Wentworth-Douglass Physicians Organization (WDP) | |
 United States, New Hampshire, Somersworth | |
| 7 Marsh Brook Drive (Show on map) | |
 Jan 28, 2026 | |
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We are seeking a full-time (40 hours/week) Medical Assistant to work onsite Monday through Friday, scheduled for five 8-hour shifts between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM. Optional weekend shifts are also available for pick-up in our walk-in clinic.
This role requires the ability to thrive in a fast-paced clinical environment and prior patient care experience. The ideal candidate is enthusiastic, motivated, and enjoys working as part of a large, dynamic team of 14-16 Medical Assistants. There is also the opportunity to work across multiple locations, with onboarding taking place mainly in Somersworth. The role supports healthcare teams by assisting with both clinical and non-clinical patient services under the direction of healthcare providers. Key responsibilities include taking vital signs, documenting patient information, scheduling appointments, and managing patient flow. This role involves direct interaction with patients to ensure their comfort and address concerns, as well as collaboration with physicians, nurse practitioners, and nursing staff to facilitate efficient care. Does this position require Patient Care? Yes Essential Functions -Assists junior Medical Assistants with day-to-day questions and responsibilities and helps facilitate their learning by participating in onboarding training. -Show patients to examination rooms, prepare necessary equipment for healthcare providers, and interview patients to obtain medical information, measure their vital signs, weight, and height, and record information in the patient's medical record. -Explain treatment procedures, medications, diets, and physician instructions to patients, ordering and organizing educational materials to reinforce patient education. -Perform general office duties, such as answering phones, taking dictation, and completing insurance forms, while acting as a liaison with other departments and advocating for patients with a positive customer service approach. -Collect blood, tissue, or other laboratory specimens, log them, and prepare them for testing; perform phlebotomy if competence is demonstrated. -Maintains inventory of immunizations and check expiration dates. -Provides immunizations (as applicable) which requires certification or 3 years of experience administering a vaccine and supervision of a provider. -Responsible for improving appropriate departmental quality initiatives, such as two patient identifiers and hand hygiene. Education Certified Medical Assistant - preferred Strongly Preferred:
Wentworth-Douglass Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. | |