Medical Assistant (Ma) -South Portland Primary Care

Full Time

75 John Roberts Rd

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.

• The Medical Assistant position supports a very busy (6 pediatricians) team, and will care for children ages newborn to 20 years. Primary responsibilities will be clinical in nature - with a mix of administrative work embedded into each day. Patience and compassion as well as being able to work with patients and family members/caretakers is key!

We are open 7 days a week as we are the site of a pediatric weekend clinic, so we can offer some flexibility to hours and days worked.

• Position Summary

• The Medical Assistant II 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 II 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: 1 year of experience as a Medical Assistant or 6 months of experience and certification required.

• Additional Skills/Requirements Required: N/A

• Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: N/A