Medical Assistant - Gastroenterology

Description

Nursing/Clinical Support
Req #: 71445

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 Gastroenterology is looking for an experienced Medical Assistant to join our growing department and support high-quality, patient-centered care. You will be part of a collaborative, supportive team that values teamwork, communication, and mutual respect.

As an MA in GI, your day-to-day responsibilities will include rooming patients, obtaining vital signs and medical histories, completing prior authorizations, and assisting with other administrative tasks-for which dedicated administrative time is provided. You will also play a key role in helping patients understand and prepare for their procedures, working closely with providers and colleagues to ensure a positive and informed patient experience.

This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with flexibility in scheduling (4 or 5 days). The role also offers the potential for hybrid work one day per week once training is complete. Preference will be given to candidates residing within one hour of Biddeford to support participation in on-site meetings and trainings.

Summary:
The Medical Assistant (MA) role 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 MA role functions under the license of the physician/advanced practice practitioner when performing clinical and other patient care responsibilities.

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).
2. License/Certifications: Current AAMA, NHA, AMT, NCCT, or NREMT certification preferred or achieved within one year of eligibility. (Prior to 5/01/25 MA IIs with 10 years MA experience and employed by MaineHealth as a MA in the most recent 5 years are exempt from certification requirement) 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.
3. Experience: One year of experience as a Medical Assistant (without certification) or as a MaineHealth Clinical Team Assistant; or 6 months of experience as a certified Medical Assistant.
4. Additional Skills/Requirements Required: N/A
5. Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: N/A

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Additional Information

If you have questions about this role, please contact jayne.conley@mainehealth.org