Medical Assistant (MA) - MH Adult Specialty Care Portland

Description

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.

MaineHealth Adult Specialty Care - Gilman St - Portland | MaineHealth is a small, close-knit, high functioning team, committed to the patients we care for. We are looking for a Medical Assistant to join this wonderful team! This practicefocuses on two specialties -Hepatology and Infectious Disease (ID).The Hepatology side treats patients with all types of liver conditions, including pre and post liver transplant. The ID side treats viral hepatitis, HIV, and provides services for the prevention of HIV. This role will support liver services and work closely alongside our two Hepatologists.The office is open Monday-Friday, 8am-4:30pm. We are looking for an MA or LPN who is available during these hours, although flexibility in the schedule would be considered for the right candidate.

Primary responsibilities include rooming patients, completing medication refills, managing follow-ups from endoscopy procedures, inputting labs, and abstracting charts. There is also the opportunity to learn how to perform FibroScans (no prior experience needed). The ideal candidate is thoughtful and compassionate about the care they deliver, adaptable to the day-to-day changes in healthcare, and works collaboratively in a team setting.

This is a hybrid position, at least one day remote.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

1. • 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 one year of eligibility. Current BLS certification required or must obtain within 30 days of start date. A NH Med Tech License, or NH EMT and National Registry EMT license is required for those positions located in New Hampshire.
   • Experience: One 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

With a career at any of the MaineHealth locations across Maine and New Hampshire, you'll be working with health care professionals that truly value the people around them - both within the walls of the organization and the communities that surround it.

We offer benefits that support an individual's needs for today and flexibility to plan for tomorrow - programs such as paid parental leave, a flexible work policy, student loan assistance, training and education, along with well-being resources for you and your family.

MaineHealth remains focused on investing in our care team and developing an inclusive environment where you can thrive and feel supported to realize your full potential. If you're looking to build a career in a place where people help one another deliver best-in-class care, apply today.

If you have questions about this role, please contact Isabella Diamond at isabella.diamond@mainehealth.org