Medical Assistant

Maine Family Planning•Norway, ME

14d•$21 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

Maine Family Planning is seeking a Medical Assistant to work 15 hours per week on Tuesdays and Thursdays at its Norway location. The clinic operates from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Additional occasional hours may be available for candidates interested in traveling to other locations. The position may occasionally require travel to clinics within an hour of the Belfast location. The Medical Assistant assists family planning providers with administrative and clinical duties under the supervision of the Nurse Practitioner, as required by the State of Maine. The candidate must work effectively in a team environment and demonstrate excellent customer service skills and a professional demeanor. The role follows Maine Family Planning policies and clinical protocols. The employee is expected to support the organization’s mission, vision, and values; demonstrate commitment to reproductive justice; follow policies, procedures, and safety requirements; communicate respectfully and proactively; meet attendance and punctuality standards; maintain appropriate personal appearance and hygiene; and strictly protect confidentiality. Maine Family Planning is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination or harassment on legally protected grounds.

Requirements

1–2 years of experience working in social or health services.
Ability to stay organized, manage systems, and use computers.
Knowledge of OSHA, HIPAA, and CLIA guidelines.
Experience working with electronic medical records.
Commitment to the family planning mission.
Ability to work in a team environment.
Excellent customer service skills and a professional demeanor.

Nice To Haves

Certification from a Medical Assistant Training Program is preferred.
Interest in traveling to other locations for occasional additional hours.

Responsibilities

Assist family planning providers with administrative and clinical duties under the supervision of the Nurse Practitioner, as required by the State of Maine.
Follow Maine Family Planning policies and clinical protocols.
Work collaboratively in a team environment and provide excellent customer service with a professional demeanor.
Follow established policies and procedures and comply with safety requirements.
Communicate openly, respectfully, and honestly, and proactively inform the supervisor about workflow, problems, and suggestions.
Meet attendance and punctuality standards.
Maintain appropriate personal appearance and hygiene.
Adhere strictly to confidentiality requirements.
Model Maine Family Planning core values and a reproductive justice mindset.
Occasionally travel to other clinics; mileage is reimbursed when traveling to another location.