Weight Management - Medical Assistant

Maine Medical Center • Kennebunk, ME

8d • Onsite

About The Position

We are a busy Weight Management office with a collaborative, dynamic team of bariatric surgeons, Obesity Medicine providers, dietitians and behavioral health providers. We are a close team, passionate about the treatment of the disease of obesity and focused on providing a place that patients come to feel safe and understood. This position is primarily clinical: rooming patients, triage, prior authorizations for medications & bariatric surgery as well as prepping charts and in-basket work. The office is open Mon-Friday, 8am - 5pm. We welcome your application! Summary: The Medical Assistant I role is assigned duties and responsibilities related to patient care and administrative support in a team-based environment while promoting a smooth flow of patients through the office. The Medical Assistant I functions under the license of the physician/advanced practice practitioner when performing clinical and other patient care responsibilities.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• Must meet one of the following requirements: Graduated from an accredited vocational institution or community college in Medical Assisting with 160 hours of clinical experience completed; or completion of an Adult Education Medical Assistant program and 6 months of clinical experience in a practice setting; or 1 year of clinical experience in a multi-provider practice setting (equivalent experience will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
• Current AAMA, NHA, AMT, or NCCT certification preferred or achieved within 1 year of eligibility.
• Current BLS certification required or must obtain within 30 days of start date. Fully remote care team members are exempt from BLS certification requirement.
• A NH Med Tech License, or NH EMT and National Registry EMT license is required for those positions located in New Hampshire.
• Relevant experience as a Medical Assistant preferred.

Responsibilities

• Rooming patients
• Triage
• Prior authorizations for medications & bariatric surgery
• Prepping charts
• In-basket work
• Patient care
• Administrative support

Benefits

• For a limited time MaineHealth is offering sign on bonuses for Medical Assistants: 0-1 years of experience eligible for $4,000 (full time) 1+ years of experience eligible for $5,000 (full time)
• Eligible candidates are hired (offer accepted) into a Full or Part time MA position.
• Bonus amount prorated for Part time hires, per diem hires are ineligible.
• Current MaineHealth member employees are ineligible; former MaineHealth Members are ineligible until greater than 6 months separation from employment.
• We offer benefits that support an individual's needs for today and flexibility to plan for tomorrow - programs such as paid parental leave, a flexible work policy, student loan assistance, training and education, along with well-being resources for you and your family.
• MaineHealth remains focused on investing in our care team and developing an inclusive environment where you can thrive and feel supported to realize your full potential.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees