Certified Medical Assistant - Full Time - Orthopedics

MaineGeneral Health • Oakland, ME

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About The Position

Under the supervision of physician, performs routine clinical and administrative duties in support of assigned area or office.

Requirements

• Previous Work Experience: Work experience as a Medical Assistant.
• Certification: Certified by an accredited Medical Assistant program.
• Education: Possession of an associate degree in Medical Assisting from an accredited school.
• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program or Certified as a Medical Assistant (CMA) by the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), American Medical Technologists (AMT), National Health Career Association (NHA), National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) or Registered as a Medical Assistant (RMA) by the American Registry of Medical Assistants (ARMA) or Maine State Licensure as Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider.

Responsibilities

• Working with medical staff to enhance patient care and wellness through rooming and obtaining vital signs, reconciling the medical record, tracking preventative care records, and assisting with patient calls.
• Assisting with collecting statistics and preparing patient for their visit with medical staff.
• Assisting with basic diagnostic procedures and performing specimen collection as required.
• Communicating observed changes in patient condition to medical staff for assessment and documenting any patient care given.
• Maintaining equipment and medical supplies, including reordering, stocking, cleaning, and troubleshooting.
• Maintaining cleanliness and readiness of use of examination and procedural areas.
• Performing administrative or clerical duties as assigned, including filing, reception, scheduling, scribing, data entry, prior authorization and patient registration.

Benefits

• Quality health, dental, and vision benefits and wellness programs.
• Industry-leading leave for new parents.
• Generous earned time plan for holidays, family, vacations, or personal care.
• Employee Assistance Program for emotional wellness.
• Employee discount program for services provided by MaineGeneral Medical Center.
• Tuition Reimbursement for skill and career development.
• 403(b) company-matching contributions up to 2% of eligible pay.
• 401(a) retirement income plan contributions.
• Three insurance plans for family protection against income loss.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees