Medical Assistant- Cancer Care Damariscotta

The Medical Assistant II role at Lincoln Hospital is a full-time position with flexible scheduling options, including the option for 1/2 day Fridays. This role is assigned duties and responsibilities related to patient care and administrative support in a team-based environment.

About the role

Join our cancer care team where you can make a meaningful impact every day. As a Medical Assistant, you'll be part of a compassionate team dedicated to supporting patients through every step of their journey. This position is moving to a newly renovated office this fall.

Responsibilities

• Supports physicians and advanced practice practitioners in providing patient care
• Assists with patient intake and registration
• Prepares examination rooms and equipment
• Administers medications and treatments as directed
• Collects and processes specimens for laboratory testing
• Documents patient information accurately and timely
• Ensures patient confidentiality and privacy
• Collaborates with other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive patient care

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED
• Graduated from an accredited vocational institution or community college in Medical Assisting with 160 hours of clinical experience completed
• Completion of an Adult Education Medical Assistant program and 6 months of clinical experience in a practice setting
• One year of clinical experience in a multi-provider practice setting (equivalent experience will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis)
• Current AAMA, NHA, AMT, or NCCT certification required (exempt for MA IIs with 10 years MA experience and employed by MaineHealth as a MA in the most recent 5 years)
• Current BLS certification required or must obtain within 30 days of start date (fully remote care team members are exempt from BLS certification requirement)
• A NH Med Tech License, or NH EMT and National Registry EMT license is required for those positions located in New Hampshire
• Six months of experience as a Medical Assistant or one year as a MaineHealth Clinical Team Assistant

Qualifications

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Skills

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Benefits

At Lincoln Hospital, we offer a range of benefits to support your needs for today and flexibility to plan for tomorrow. These include:

• Paid parental leave
• A flexible work policy
• Student loan assistance
• Training and education programs
• Well-being resources for you and your family

Pay

Bonus amounts vary based on experience and eligibility. For 0-1 years of experience, the bonus is $4,000 for full-time positions. For 1+ years of experience, the bonus is $5,000 for full-time positions. Prorated amounts apply for part-time hires, and per diem hires are ineligible for bonuses.

Schedule

This position is full-time, 40 hours per week with flexibility in scheduling options, including the option for 1/2 day Fridays.

Notice Regarding Maine Employer Surveillance Statue

Pursuant to Maine's Employer Surveillance Statute, prospective care team members are notified that MaineHealth may monitor, collect, record, review, or retain information related to the use of its systems, networks, applications, files, data, communications platforms (including notified recordings), smart badges, building access, company vehicle GPS data, business calls, and workplace security cameras. Information collected may be used for legitimate business purposes, including security, safety, compliance, investigations, training, quality assurance, and operational management.