Medical Assistant

Pines Health Services•Caribou, ME

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About The Position

The Medical Assistant is responsible for the practice’s patients and for ensuring smooth daily operations. The role screens patient calls to providers, assists providers with procedures, and performs duties at designated work sites. The position is based in Surgical Practices on Campus Cary and is full-time, 40 hours per week. The stated pay range is $18.00–$28.00 per hour; starting pay depends on factors including experience, education, certifications, internal equity, and market conditions. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with some Saturday hours as needed for extended-hours coverage. Hours may vary according to patient care needs and the physician’s or mid-level provider’s schedule. Pines Health Services describes its benefits package as competitive and provides a link for complete details.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Maintain Medical Assistant Certification or obtain it within one year of the date of hire.
Availability Monday through Friday, with some Saturday hours as needed for extended-hours coverage; hours may vary according to patient care and provider schedules.
Ability to communicate verbally in a professional manner with patients, providers, and staff.
Ability to follow directions from a physician or mid-level provider.

Responsibilities

Communicate professionally with patients, providers, and staff.
Follow directions from a physician or mid-level provider.
Record patient data in the electronic medical record, including vital signs, vision tests, and histories.
Provide patient education about medications as needed.
Process lab work and office procedures.
Schedule appointments for diagnostic or specialty testing and educate patients about procedures and preparation.
Prepare exam rooms for provider and patient needs, including stocking medical supplies as needed, and clean exam rooms.
Screen patient calls to providers and assist providers with procedures.
Perform duties at work sites as designated.