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Medical Assistant (MA) - South Portland Primary Care - Pediatrics
South Portland, ME
Job Description
Summary
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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.
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The Medical Assistant position supports a very busy (6 pediatricians) team, and will care for children ages newborn to 20 years. Primary responsibilities will be clinical in nature - with a mix of administrative work embedded into each day. Patience and compassion as well as being able to work with patients and family members/caretakers is key!
We are open 7 days a week as we are the site of a pediatric weekend clinic, so we can offer some flexibility to hours and days worked.
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Position Summary
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The Medical Assistant II 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 functions under the license of a provider when performing clinical and other patient care responsibilities.
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Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)
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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).
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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.
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Experience: 1 year of experience as a Medical Assistant or 6 months of experience and certification required.
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Additional Skills/Requirements Required: N/A
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Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: N/A
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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
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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