Medical Assistant | Internal Medicine | 36-Hour | Portland, ME

InterMed, P.A. • Portland, ME

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant (MA) is responsible for assisting with comprehensive care management in outpatient settings, including both primary and specialty care, under the delegation of a licensed clinician. To ensure a strong emphasis on delivering patient- and family-centered care, this role involves a highly collaborative relationship with physicians, advanced practitioners, and other healthcare professionals.

Requirements

• Successful completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program
• 0+ years of experience
• BLS required within 6 weeks of hire
• Demonstrates excellent professional judgement, phone skills and prioritization 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
• Proficient in Windows and Microsoft applications, and electronic medical record (EMR) experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Gathers and updates relevant patient information and vital signs in patient charts based on visit type.
• Completes clinical tasks as directed by licensed Clinician: Medication and/or vaccine administration, Performs diagnostic screenings, Accurately collects and prepares specimens for testing, Sets up and assists with in-office clinical procedures, Refills medications per protocol, Completes patient clinical documents.
• Maintains clinical equipment and supplies including rotation, stocking and cleaning.
• Documents accurately, appropriately and timely into patients’ chart.
• Performs administrative duties as assigned including patient outreach and scheduling.
• Coordinates patient care management with in-house specialties, community resources, home health, hospital or acute care.
• Completes mandatory educational requirements and maintains required certification.
• Maintains strict confidentiality in alignment with HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability) guidelines and InterMed policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the mission, vision and values of InterMed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree