Medical Assistant

Maine Family Planning•Calais, ME

13d•Onsite

About The Position

MFP is seeking a Medical Assistant to work in our Machias and Calais clinic. This position is a part-time position (30 hours a week). We would like to expand our hours of operation at each clinic; Machais to open on Mondays and Wednesdays and Calais to open on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The Medical Assistant assists family planning providers in the delivery of administrative and clinical duties under the supervision of the Nurse Practitioner as required by the State of Maine. Candidate must be able to work in a team environment. Excellent customer service skills and professional demeanor are required. Follows Maine Family Planning policies and clinical protocols. General Expectations Be committed to the organization’s mission, vision, and values. Understanding of and commitment to reproductive justice. Follows established policies and procedures and complies with all safety requirements. Communicates in an open, respectful, and honest manner. Communicates proactively with the supervisor regarding workflow, problems, suggestions, etc. Conforms to acceptable attendance/punctuality standards as expressed in Employee Handbook. Be neat and maintain personal appearance and hygiene as appropriate for the position. Always adheres strictly to confidentiality. Models MFP core values and has a Reproductive Justice mindset.

Requirements

1-2 years working in social/health services.
Ability to be organized, manage systems, computer skills.
Knowledge of OSHA, HIPAA and CLIA guidelines
Experience working with electronic medical records.
Commitment to family planning mission

Nice To Haves

Certification from a Medical Assistant Training Program preferred.

Responsibilities

Assists family planning providers in the delivery of administrative and clinical duties under the supervision of the Nurse Practitioner as required by the State of Maine.
Follows Maine Family Planning policies and clinical protocols.
Be committed to the organization’s mission, vision, and values.
Understanding of and commitment to reproductive justice.
Follows established policies and procedures and complies with all safety requirements.
Communicates in an open, respectful, and honest manner.
Communicates proactively with the supervisor regarding workflow, problems, suggestions, etc.
Conforms to acceptable attendance/punctuality standards as expressed in Employee Handbook.
Be neat and maintain personal appearance and hygiene as appropriate for the position.
Always adheres strictly to confidentiality.
Models MFP core values and has a Reproductive Justice mindset.