Medical Assistant (MA) - Float Pool

MaineGeneral Health • Augusta, ME

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About The Position

Float Pool Medical Assistant position! This will float in our Specialty and Primary Practices.... generous float shift differentials! We are also looking for candidates with strong communication skills, a positive attitude and proven record of reliability. Our medical assistants work one on one with a provider to enhance patient care and wellness through rooming and obtaining vital signs, reconciling the medical record, tracking preventative care records, and triaging patient calls. This position requires a positive attitude to contribute to the team spirit within the practice.

Requirements

• Graduated from an accredited Medical Assistant Associate degree program OR Certified by one of the following nationally recognized program required within 9 months of hire: American Association of Medical Assisting (AAMA) National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) National Healthcareer Association (NHA) American Medical Technologist (AMT)
• BLS (required within 6 months)
• Proficiency in a suite of Microsoft Office applications and multiple computer applications
• Ability to work independently, effective time management and problem solving skills, able to manage multiple priorities
• Detail-oriented, with strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task
• Confident and effective oral and written communication skills

Responsibilities

• Facilitates the patient flow through the practice by anticipating patient and provider needs and coordinating exam room availability, visit schedule and visit type.
• Provides documentation of patient care in accordance with regulatory requirements, quality initiatives, policies and procedures.
• Uses electronic or other medical record systems and multiple computer applications.
• Prepares patients for provider visits by collecting patient data according to patient care guidelines.
• Prepares patients for procedures appropriate to the specialty.
• Administers treatments and assists with provider performed procedures per patient care guidelines under the supervision of the provider.
• May support providers in patient requests and needs for refills of medications.
• Assists in patient follow-up care by providing necessary information, referrals and paperwork.
• May schedule diagnostic testing/surgical procedures and obtains authorization from insurance companies as required.
• Provides support in the practice laboratory as needed.
• Provides telephone, reception, records maintenance and scheduling support to the business/clerical areas of the practice based on departmental requirements.

Benefits

• Supporting all aspects of our employees’ wellness – physical, emotional and financial – is a critical component of being a great place to work. With the wide range of benefits and programs available, employees have the resources they need to be well at every stage of life and plan for the future.
• Physical Wellness: We offer wellness programs and resources to provide employees access to resources for a healthy lifestyle.
• Emotional Wellness: When life gets challenging, employees have access to our Employee Assistance Program for employees and anyone in their household.
• Financial Wellness: Access the wages you’ve already earned before payday with Payactiv, giving you greater flexibility over your finances. We offer eligible employees up to 2% of eligible pay in 403(b) company-matching contributions plus another 2% in the 401(a) retirement income plan.
• Career Mobility: Helping our employees develop their skills and grow their careers is critical to how we retain our talent and sustain our business. We do this by offering our teammates a variety of leadership-supported programs and learning and development resources for every stage of their professional development.
• We know that our employees are our most valuable resource – they’re how we grow our business and care for our community.
• Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Vet/Disability
• Assistive technologies are available. Application assistance for those requesting reasonable accommodation to the career site is available by contacting HR at [phone]

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees