Medical Assistant - Cardiology

MaineHealth•Brunswick, ME

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About The Position

The Medical Assistant provides clinical and administrative support to physicians and advanced practice providers on a cardiology team in Brunswick, Maine. The role helps deliver a positive patient experience and supports efficient clinic operations. Duties include rooming patients; obtaining and documenting vital signs and medical histories; preparing patients for examinations and procedures; coordinating referrals and diagnostic testing; managing electronic medical records; and assisting with patient education and follow-up care. The Medical Assistant collaborates with providers and other care team members to support patients throughout their cardiac care journey.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED preferred.
Must meet one of the following: graduation from an accredited vocational institution or community college Medical Assisting program with 160 hours of clinical experience; completion of an Adult Education Medical Assistant program and six months of clinical experience in a practice setting; or one year of clinical experience in a multi-provider practice setting. Equivalent experience is evaluated case by case.
Current AAMA, NHA, AMT, or NCCT certification required, with a stated exemption for certain MaineHealth MA IIs employed in the specified period and meeting the stated experience conditions.
Current BLS certification required, or must be obtained within 30 days of the start date.
Six months of experience as a Medical Assistant or one year as a MaineHealth Clinical Team Assistant.

Responsibilities

Room patients.
Obtain and document vital signs and medical histories.
Prepare patients for examinations and procedures.
Coordinate referrals and diagnostic testing.
Manage electronic medical records.
Assist with patient education and follow-up care.
Collaborate with providers and other care team members to support patients throughout their cardiac care journey.