Medical Assistant (MA) -South Portland Primary Care - Pediatrics

Description

Maine Medical Partners

Nursing/Clinical Support
Req #: 4031

• For a limited time MaineHealth is offering sign on bonuses for Medical Assistants:

• 0-1 years of experience eligible for $4,000 (full time)
• 1+ years of experience eligible for $5,000 (full time)
• Eligible candidates are hired (offer accepted) into a Full or Part time MA position. Bonus amount prorated for Part time hires, per diem hires are ineligible.
• Current MaineHealth member employees are ineligible; former MaineHealth Members are ineligible until greater than 6 months separation from employment.

• The Medical Assistant position supports a very busy (6 pediatricians) team, and will care for children ages newborn to 20 years. Primary responsibilities will be clinical in nature - with a mix of administrative work embedded into each day.  Patience and compassion as well as being able to work with patients and family members/caretakers is key!

  We are open 7 days a week as we are the site of a pediatric weekend clinic, so we can offer some flexibility to hours and days worked.

Summary:
The Medical Assistant II role is assigned duties and responsibilities related to patient care and administrative support in a team-based environment while promoting a smooth flow of patients through the office. The Medical Assistant II role functions under the license of the physician/advanced practice practitioner when performing clinical and other patient care responsibilities.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

1. Education: High School diploma or GED preferred. Must meet one of the following requirements: Graduated from an accredited vocational institution or community college in Medical Assisting with 160 hours of clinical experience completed; or completion of an Adult Education Medical Assistant program and 6 months of clinical experience in a practice setting; or 1 year of clinical experience in a multi-provider practice setting (equivalent experience will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis). 2. License/Certifications: Current AAMA, NHA, AMT, or NCCT certification preferred or achieved within one year of eligibility. Current BLS certification required or must obtain within 30 days of start date. A NH Med Tech License, or NH EMT and National Registry EMT license is required for those positions located in New Hampshire. 3. Experience: One year of experience as a Medical Assistant or 6 months of experience and certification required. 4. Additional Skills/Requirements Required: N/A 5. Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: N/A