Summary

If you got into healthcare to make a meaningful difference in people's lives, MaineHealth should be where you call home. We are hiring immediately for a per diem (as needed) Certified Medical Assistant in Oncology where you'll find more than just a job - you'll make a meaningful difference.

Your role:
The Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) is assigned duties and responsibilities related to patient care in a team-based environment. The MA will assist providers in the care and treatment of patients, including administrative support, while promoting a smooth flow of patients through the office and helping to create a calm, supportive atmosphere. The Certified MA must demonstrate competency in all skills related to the performance of patient care within their scope of practice and according to organizational policies, accrediting and licensing bodies.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):

1. 1. Education: N/A
   2. License/Certifications: Current CNA certificate; or MA certification through an NCCA accredited program preferred.
   3. Experience: At least 1 year experience as Medical Assistant and National Healthcare Association Clinical Medical Assistant Certification, American Medical Technology's Registered Medical Assistant, or current AAMA Certification (Certification required as per CMS credentialed Medical Assistant ruling.).
   4. Demonstrated knowledge of medical office procedures.
   5. Knowledge of medical terminology.
   6. Demonstrated knowledge of computer systems, and applications with necessary typing or computer skills.
   7. Completes continuing education and/or successfully completes re-certification exam as required to maintain Certification.
   8. Successfully completes WCHC's annual education and competency requirements
   9. Current employees who have completed probationary period: Meets or exceeds skills as measured on annual performance appraisal and bi-annual competency assessment, no verbal warnings within past 6 months, no written disciplinary actions within past year.
   10. Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos; ability to write simple correspondence; ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations.
   11. Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers; ability to perform operations using units of American money and weight measurements, volume and distance.
   12. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization exists; ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.