Medical Assistant (Ma) - Bariatric Clinic

Full Time

72 Main St.

Nursing/Clinical Support

Day Shift

• For a limited time MaineHealth is offering sign on bonuses for Medical Assistants!

• 0-1 years of experience eligible for $4,000 (full time)

• 1+ years of experience eligible for $5,000 (full time)

• Eligible candidates are hired (offer accepted) into a Full or Part time MA position. Bonus amount prorated for Part time hires, per diem hires are ineligible.

• Current MaineHealth member employees are ineligible; former MaineHealth Members are ineligible until greater than 6 months separation from employment.

• Great opportunity for a Medical Assistant with an interest in caring for Obesity Medicine patients to join this very close, specialized team! The MA will support 2 providers who typically see up to 4 new consults and 6 to 8 follow-up patients each day. Responsibilities include prior authorizations and medication/refill management. This position will also assist with outcomes data tracking. On occasion, this role also helps care for bariatric surgery patients. The ideal candidate will be empathetic and have an understanding and appreciation of the complex disease of obesity.

• The hours are typically 8am - 4:30pm, but there is flexibility in this schedule.

• Position Summary

• The Medical Assistant is assigned duties and responsibilities related to patient care and administrative support in a team-based environment while promoting a smooth flow of patients through the office. The Medical Assistant I functions under the license of a provider when performing clinical and other patient care responsibilities.

• Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

• Education: High school diploma or GED preferred. Must meet one of the following requirements: graduated from an accredited vocational institution or community college in Medical Assisting with 160 hours of clinical experience completed; or completion of an Adult Education Medical Assistant program and 6 months of clinical experience in a practice setting; or 1 year of clinical experience in a multi-provider practice setting (equivalent experience will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis).

• License/Certifications: Current AAMA, NHA, AMT, or NCCT certification preferred or achieved within 1 year of eligibility. Current BLS certification within 3 months of hire required. An NH Med Tech License is required for those positions located in New Hampshire.

• Experience: Relevant experience as a Medical Assistant preferred.

• Additional Skills/Requirements Required: N/A

• Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: N/A