Medical Assistant (MA) - Orthopedics - Joint Replacem
Falmouth, ME 
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Posted 13 days ago
Job Description

Summary

  • 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.

Maine Medical Partners, 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.

  • Position Summary
    • The Medical Assistant I 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 I functions under the license of a provider when performing clinical and other patient care responsibilities.
  • Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)
    • 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).
    • License/Certifications: Current AAMA, NHA, AMT, or NCCT certification preferred or achieved within 1 year of eligibility. Current BLS certification within 3 months of hire required. An NH Med Tech License is required for those positions located in New Hampshire.
    • Experience: Relevant experience as a Medical Assistant preferred.
    • Additional Skills/Requirements Required: N/A
    • Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: N/A

MaineHealth values diversity and is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Federal and state laws prohibit discrimination in employment because of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability or veteran status.

 

Job Summary
Company
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full or Part Time
Required Experience
0 to 1 year
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