LNA to MA Training

LNA to MA Training Opportunity

Candidates hired under this program will work as a fully integrated member of the Primary Care team as they gain the skills, knowledge, and experience required for promotion to a full time MA position at GSCH.

As a Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA) to MA Trainee, you will join a Primary Care team of MAs, RNs, LPNs, and Primary Care Providers to coordinate care in a team-based environment. MAs get the opportunity to cross-train from Primary Care into medical specialties such as Prenatal Care, Pediatric Care, and Medication Assisted Recovery (MAR) Care. These cross-training opportunities have helped our clinical staff set the course for future career growth within the medical field.

Come to work every day knowing your efforts make other people’s lives better. You’ll be part of a supportive, dynamic, multidisciplinary team – including medical, dental and behavioral health care providers, social workers, family workers and others – working together to meet the needs of the whole person. Your days will be busy, varied and interesting. And you’ll have opportunities for career growth: Many employees take on new challenges and increasingly responsible positions during their years with us.

At Greater Seacoast Community Health, you'll thrive in an environment that values your contributions and fosters professional growth. Our multidisciplinary team, including experts in medical, dental, and behavioral health care as well as social and family workers, collaborates to address the comprehensive needs of our patients. We focus first on the individual plan of care through preventative, primary, and specialty services; and from a population health perspective, address health disparities; considering social determinants of health; providing health education; supporting self-care and chronic disease management; and facilitating smooth transitions of care. Our services focus on maximizing quality health outcomes through collaboration with individuals, families, caregivers, communities, and diverse populations across the lifespan. Our teams are committed solely on delivering innovative, compassionate, integrated health services and support that are accessible to all in our community, regardless of ability to pay. Your days will be varied and engaging, offering ample opportunities to advance your career and take on new challenges. We know your life will be enriched providing everyone in our community an opportunity to live a long and healthy life. Integrity, Respect, Compassion, Excellence, Collaboration – the strength of Greater Seacoast Community Health.

What We Offer:

• Family Vibe: Join our close-knit team of MAs, RNs, LPNs, and Primary Care Providers. We're like a big family, always supporting each other!
• Career Growth: Cross-train in specialties like Prenatal Care, Pediatric Care, and Medication Assisted Recovery (MAR) Care. Unlock new career levels!
• Tuition Reimbursement: Keep learning and growing with our support.
• Sign-On Bonus: Earn up to $2,500.00 just for joining us!

Your Role:

As an LNA to MA Trainee, you'll be part of a dynamic team working together to make healthcare accessible to everyone in our community.

Your daily duties will include:

• Providing patient services such as chaperoning, collecting specimens, and taking vital signs.
• Rooming patients courteously and timely.
• Preparing exam rooms for patient visits.
• Maintaining supplies and equipment for patient services.
• Supporting patients in improving access to health resources and social services.
• Coordinating medical refills and lab orders under the Provider and/or Clinical Lead's direction.
• Collaborating with all care team members to coordinate and manage patient care.
• Performing limited health screening procedures under direction.
• Participating in preparing patient charts.
• Assisting with intake and discharge procedures as directed.
• Maintaining HIPAA compliance at all times.

What You Need:

• Education: High School Diploma and completion of a LNA program, with valid LNA license, is required.
• Experience: Previous experience working in a health care setting as a LNA is required for acceptance into the LNA to MA Program.
• Other: Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required prior to start of employment

Our Ideal Candidates Will:

• Be team players who work harmoniously with coworkers and patients.
• Have experience working with diverse and vulnerable populations.
• Communicate well with excellent listening skills.
• Be organized with strong organizational skills.
• Show compassion with a nonjudgmental and caring attitude.

Apply now to be part of a team that’s dedicated to making a difference in the lives of others, one patient at a time!

Work Location(s):

Goodwin Community Health, Somersworth, NH

Families First, Portsmouth, NH

Hours Per Week: 40 (8:00am – 5:00pm)

Days: Monday – Friday

Job Status: Full-Time, Hourly (Non-Exempt)

Eligible for Benefits: Yes

This position is eligible for a one-time sign-on bonus of up to $2,500.00.

Benefits

Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical and dental insurance with an agency subsidy. One of the GSCH health insurance plans has a no-premium option for employee-only coverage.

GSCH offers a 401(k) plan with an employer match, employer-paid group term life insurance, and short-term disability coverage.

Voluntary benefits include vision, long-term disability coverage, Flexible Spending Account, and access to local discounts.

GSCH offers earned time accrual (15 days in your first year [pro-rated by FTE]), plus seven (7) paid holidays. Eligibility starts at 24 hours/week, with full benefits offered at 32 hours/week and above.

About Us

Greater Seacoast Community Health’s mission is to deliver innovative, compassionate, integrated health services and support that are accessible to all in our community, regardless of ability to pay.

The Greater Seacoast Community Health network includes Families First Health & Support Center in Portsmouth, Goodwin Community Health in Somersworth, and Lilac City Pediatrics at both locations. Strafford County Public Health Network and WIC Nutrition Program are also affiliated with Greater Seacoast.

Greater Seacoast Community Health is a network of community health centers providing primary care, pediatrics, dental care, prenatal care, behavioral health counseling, substance use disorder treatment, mobile health services, WIC, social work services, a pharmacy, parenting classes, playgroups, and home visiting.

We believe everyone should be empowered to maximize health and well-being and strive to make our array of programs and health services integrated, high quality, affordable, recovery friendly, trauma informed, inclusive, and easy to access.

As not-for-profit community health centers and family resource centers serving the Greater Seacoast region of New Hampshire and southern Maine, our services are for everyone — infants to seniors, single people and families, insured or uninsured, all income levels. Learn more at GetCommunityHealth.org.

Greater Seacoast Community Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all applicants without regard to race, color, gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other classification protected by state, federal, or local law. Qualified Veterans are encouraged to apply.