Medical Assistant Family Practice

InterMed, P.A.•South Portland, ME

16h•$54,188 - $59,857

About The Position

The Medical Assistant (MA) assists with comprehensive care management in outpatient primary and specialty care settings under the delegation of a licensed clinician. The role has a highly collaborative relationship with physicians, advanced practitioners, and other healthcare professionals, with an emphasis on patient- and family-centered care. The MA gathers and updates patient information and vital signs, carries out clinical tasks as directed by a licensed clinician, maintains clinical equipment and supplies, documents care in patient charts, and performs assigned administrative duties. The position also coordinates patient care with in-house specialties and external community and healthcare resources, completes mandatory education, maintains required certification, and follows HIPAA and InterMed confidentiality policies. The role supports InterMed’s mission of patient-centered primary care, high-quality service, respectful and honest collaboration, teamwork, adaptability, accountability, and high-value healthcare.

Requirements

Successful completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program.
0+ years of experience.
BLS certification required within 6 weeks of hire.
Demonstrated professional judgment, phone skills, and prioritization and decision-making skills.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and respond to rapidly changing, sometimes acute patient care needs.
Knowledge of OSHA standards and regulations.
Professional appearance and demeanor.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree program preferred.
Current CMA or RMA certification preferred.
Proficiency in Windows and Microsoft applications preferred.
Electronic medical record (EMR) experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Gather and update relevant patient information and vital signs in patient charts based on visit type.
Complete clinical tasks as directed by a licensed clinician, including medication and vaccine administration, diagnostic screenings, specimen collection and preparation, assisting with in-office procedures, medication refills per protocol, and completion of patient clinical documents.
Maintain clinical equipment and supplies, including rotating, stocking, and cleaning them.
Document accurately, appropriately, and promptly in patient charts.
Perform assigned administrative duties, including patient outreach and scheduling.
Coordinate patient care management with in-house specialties, community resources, home health, hospitals, or acute care.
Complete mandatory educational requirements and maintain required certification.
Maintain strict confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA guidelines and InterMed policies.
Perform other duties as assigned to support InterMed’s mission, vision, and values.
Follow InterMed’s patient-centered mission and values, including quality service, dignity and respect, honesty and integrity, teamwork, adaptability, accountability, and high-value healthcare.