Medical Assistant - Access Center

Description

Nursing/Clinical Support
Req #: 73721

The ideal candidate will reside in Maine or New Hampshire, as periodic on-site meetings may be required, along with three weeks of on-site training in Waterboro, Maine. (Current MaineHealth employees will complete a shortened training schedule.). After training is complete this will be a remote role.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage In-Basket and Refill functions with a high level of accuracy and efficiency

Schedule & Coverage

This is a per diem position intended to support coverage for vacations, call-outs, and other staffing needs. The role will average at least two days per week, with working hours falling within 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday.

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, NCCT, or NREMT certification preferred or achieved within one year of eligibility. (Prior to 5/01/25 MA IIs with 10 years MA experience and employed by MaineHealth as a MA in the most recent 5 years are exempt from certification requirement) Current BLS certification required or must obtain within 30 days of start date. Fully remote care team members are exempt from BLS certification requirement. 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 (without certification) or as a MaineHealth Clinical Team Assistant; or 6 months of experience as a certified Medical Assistant.
4. Additional Skills/Requirements Required: N/A
5. Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: N/A

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Additional Information

If you have questions about this role, please contact jayne.conley@mainehealth.org