Medical Assistant - Rumford, ME

About the role

The Medical Assistant plays a crucial role in the care team, overseeing the full spectrum of the patient experience. They work closely with a primary care physician to deliver excellent patient care and provide an exceptional guest experience.

Responsibilities

• Escorts patients to room and ensures exam rooms are thoroughly cleaned and stocked
• Reviews previous medical information and gathers updated health information from the patient
• Takes vitals, performs blood draws, gives injections, bandages wounds, assists with procedures
• Works with contracted labs for additional tests
• Prepares and administers approved medications and immunizations
• Partners with other members of the care team to develop individual patient care plans
• Performs front desk duties such as patient scheduling, medical record requests, documentation, coordinating specialist visits, referrals, and other care outside of the clinic, check-in, check-out, etc.
• Records accurate and pertinent data in the medical record according to documentation guidelines
• Processes test results and provides timely results to the patient
• Maintains clinical and office supplies and equipment for treatments
• Participates in outreach to patients to drive engagement among eligible patient groups

Requirements

• Minimum of 1 year of experience working as a Medical Assistant, preferably in Primary Care
• Graduation from a formal Medical Assistant program or other related program
• National or state-specific MA certification or registration is strongly preferred
• CPR/BLS certification required at time of start date
• Phlebotomy experience

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Current national or state-specific MA certification or registration

Skills

• Excellent communication skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Knowledge of medical terminology and procedures
• Basic computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office

Benefits

Marathon Health offers competitive health benefits that start the first of the month after start date, 15 days of PTO plus paid holidays, no out-of-pocket cost for scrubs, and a pay range of $22.00-26.00/hr. The actual offer may vary dependent upon geographic location and the candidate’s years of experience and/or skill level.