Medical Assistant
About The Position
Pines Health Services has a full-time opening for a Medical Assistant in their Caribou Health Center. The qualified applicant will be part of a fun, engaging, and hardworking team and must exhibit a commitment to the organization's vision, mission, and goals while delivering exceptional patient care. The role requires computer competency, excellent verbal and written communication skills, strong listening abilities, problem-solving skills, the capacity to prioritize workload, and the ability to work professionally and independently. The Medical Assistant is responsible for the patients of the practice, ensuring smooth daily operations, screening patient calls to the physician, assisting the physician with procedures, and performing duties at work sites as designated.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Maintain Medical Assistant Certification or obtain at the time of eligibility.
Nice To Haves
- Certification: CMA or RMA, or other certification through a third-party accreditation for Medical Assisting preferred.
Responsibilities
- Screen patient calls to the physician.
- Assist physician with procedures.
- Perform duties at work sites as designated.
- Communicate verbally in a professional manner with patients, providers, and staff.
- Follow directions from physician or mid-level provider.
- Record patient data in electronic medical records for providers (i.e., vital signs, vision tests, histories, etc.).
- Provide patient education on medications as needed.
- Process lab work and office procedures.
- Make appointments for diagnostic or specialty testing.
- Educate patients about procedures and preparation for procedures.
Benefits
- Competitive benefits package.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
