Medical Assistant - So. Portland Pediatrics (Adolescents & Young Adults)

Description

Nursing/Clinical Support
Req #: 9722

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.

Do you enjoy working with adolescents and young adults? If yes, this could be the perfect position for you! The MA will support the Adolescent and Young Adult Medicine team within the Pediatric practice and will focus on patients 10-26 years of age.

It is a busy group that sees patients from all primary care sites for Adolescent consultations (including an Eating Disorder Program, Gender Care, Contraceptive Care, Mental Health Care, and more) as well as primary care. This role provides a nice mix of clinical, care coordination, and administrative responsibilities. If you are compassionate, knowledgeable, non-judgmental and approachable - please apply!

This 40-hour position offers 5-8s or 4-10s during the Monday-Friday work week.

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 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