Medical Assistant (MA)-Thayer Internal Medicine 36hr
About The Position
MaineGeneral Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to join its medical practice team. The role supports medical staff in providing patient care and wellness services, and is open to candidates who qualify through Medical Assistant work experience, certification, or an associate degree in Medical Assisting from an accredited school. The position is scheduled for 36 hours per week and is non-exempt. The Medical Assistant helps prepare patients for visits, supports basic diagnostic procedures and specimen collection, communicates changes in patient condition to medical staff, and maintains clinical equipment, supplies, and care areas. The role also performs administrative and clerical tasks as assigned. The hourly base pay range is $19.65–$36.14. Individual compensation is determined by factors including experience, qualifications, skills, and market considerations. Eligible team members may also receive applicable shift, weekend, holiday, on-call, and other differentials. MaineGeneral offers a total rewards package supporting physical, emotional, and financial wellness, as well as employee development and career mobility.
Requirements
- Meet at least one of the following criteria: work experience as a Medical Assistant; certification from an accredited Medical Assistant program; or an associate degree in Medical Assisting from an accredited school.
- Positive attitude and team-oriented approach.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and multiple computer applications.
- Ability to work independently, manage time and multiple priorities effectively, and problem-solve within a team setting.
- Detail-oriented, with strong organizational skills and the ability to multitask.
- Confident and effective oral and written communication skills.
Responsibilities
- Work with medical staff to support patient care and wellness by rooming patients, obtaining vital signs, reconciling medical records, tracking preventative care records, and assisting with patient calls.
- Assist with collecting statistics and preparing patients for visits with medical staff.
- Assist with basic diagnostic procedures and perform specimen collection as required.
- Communicate observed changes in patient condition to medical staff for assessment and document patient care provided.
- Maintain equipment and medical supplies, including reordering, stocking, cleaning, and troubleshooting.
- Maintain cleanliness and readiness of examination and procedural areas.
- Perform administrative or clerical duties as assigned, including filing, reception, scheduling, scribing, data entry, prior authorization, and patient registration.
Benefits
- Health benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- Wellness programs and resources
- Industry-leading leave for new parents
- Generous earned time plan
- Employee Assistance Program for employees and household members
- Payactiv access to wages earned before payday
- Tuition reimbursement
- Eligible employees may receive up to 2% of eligible pay in 403(b) company-matching contributions, plus another 2% in the 401(a) retirement income plan
- Insurance plans covering death, terminal illness, or serious injury from accident
- Short-term disability insurance
- Long-term disability insurance
- Leadership-supported career development programs and learning resources
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
