Medical Assistant - Comprehensive Addiction Medicine

MaineHealth•Portland, ME

About The Position

The Medical Assistant (MA) performs patient-care and administrative duties in a team-based environment, helping promote smooth patient flow through the office. When carrying out clinical and other patient-care responsibilities, the MA functions under the license of a physician or advanced practice practitioner.

Requirements

Meet one of the following experience or training pathways: graduate from an accredited vocational institution or community college Medical Assisting program with 160 hours of clinical experience; complete an Adult Education Medical Assistant program and have 6 months of clinical experience in a practice setting; or have 1 year of clinical experience in a multi-provider practice setting. Equivalent experience is evaluated case by case.
Current BLS certification is required, or must be obtained within 30 days of the start date.
For positions located in New Hampshire, an NH Med Tech License, or NH EMT and National Registry EMT license, is required.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED.
Current AAMA, NHA, AMT, NCCT, or NREMT certification.
Relevant experience as a Medical Assistant.

Responsibilities

Perform assigned patient-care duties in a team-based environment.
Provide administrative support and help promote smooth patient flow through the office.
Perform clinical and other patient-care responsibilities under the license of a physician or advanced practice practitioner.