EXTERNSHIP PROGRAM- Health Center Medical Assistant

Mount Desert Island Hospital • Bar Harbor, ME

16d • Onsite

About The Position

This 40 hour per week Externship Program is open to applicants that have completed their medical assistant coursework and are now seeking a paid externship for the completion of their hours. This is a (60) day/temporary position.

Summary:
This role will assist in providing quality health care in the community, in keeping with community values and as outlined in the MDIHO Mission Statement. Provides direct and indirect assistance to providers to care for patients who present with urgent, emergent, preventive or potential health problems. Participates in the organization and management of the clinic, rendering safe patient care while maintaining a clean, safe patient environment.

Requirements

• Temp/ 60 days/40 hours per week.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of MA course and seeking completion of externship hours.
• BLS certification.
• Experience in customer service.
• Emotional maturity and good people skills required.
• Ability to work with distressed or anxious patients or family members required.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with changing/variety of different employees.
• Team focused, ability to work and provide support to the team.
• Ability to take in, process and apply clinical information in a wide variety of patient care situations.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to listen effectively to patients and employees and route them to appropriate personnel.

Nice To Haves

• Intermittent weekend coverage required.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct and indirect assistance to providers to care for patients who present with urgent, emergent, preventive or potential health problems.
• Participates in the organization and management of the clinic, rendering safe patient care while maintaining a clean, safe patient environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED