Medical Assistant - Orthopedics, Joint Replacement

Description

Maine Medical Partners

Nursing/Clinical Support
Req #: 10704

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  We are currently hiring for a Medical Assistant (MA), Clinical Team Assistant (CTA)or CNA

  at Orthopedics, Joint Replacement

  For a limited time MaineHealth is offering sign on bonuses for Medical Assistants and CTA's:

  0-1 years of MA experience eligible for $4,000 (full time). MA's with1+ years of experience eligible for $5,000 (full time)!
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  $2,500 sign on bonus for Clinical Team Assistants

  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.

MaineHealth, Orthopedics, Joint Replacement is seeking a Medical Assistant (MA) to join their dynamic, supportive team!This unique position is a mix of clinical and administrative duties (depending on the day)..which will include the following:

• Chart abstraction
• Rooming Patients
• Taking vital signs
• Medication Reconciliation
• Screenings (w/a focus on fall & safety)
• Administrative duties: sort/scan incoming faxes; manage incoming calls/My Chart messages; manage consent forms and assit with phones/check-out when needed.

Ideal candidates will encompass MaineHealth values of: Integrity, Ownership, Respect, Excellence, Patient-Centered & Innovation.

This is a full-time (40 hours), Mon - Friday day-shift position. There is flexibility within the daily hours.

Summary:
The Medical Assistant (MA) 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 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 1 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: Relevant experience as a Medical Assistant preferred. 4. Additional Skills/Requirements Required: N/A 5. Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: N/A