Medical Assistant - Primary Care/Family Medicine

Responsibilities

• Room patients, obtain vital signs, and document medical history in the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Assist providers with examinations, procedures, and treatments.
• Administer immunizations and medications as directed.
• Perform basic laboratory tests and point-of-care screenings.
• Prepare and maintain exam rooms, equipment, and supplies.
• Support patient education and ensure a positive experience at every visit.
• Collaborate with providers, nurses, and administrative staff to ensure smooth clinic flow.

Requirements

• 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, NCCT, or NREMT certification preferred. 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: Relevant experience as a Medical Assistant preferred.

Qualifications

• N/A

Skills

• N/A

Benefits

• 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.

Pay

• This is a 36 hour per week position.

Schedule

• This is a 36 hour per week position.

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Additional Information

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 sarah.polk@mainehealth.org.