Medical Assistant | Pediatrics | 32-Hours | Portland, Maine

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES: Possesses the clinical competencies necessary to perform the essential tasks of a Medical Assistant (MA).

• Gathers and updates relevant patient information and vital signs in patient charts based on visit type.

• Completes clinical tasks as directed by licensed Clinician:

• Medication and/or vaccine administration

• Performs diagnostic screenings

• Accurately collects and prepares specimens for testing

• Sets up and assists with in-office clinical procedures

• Refills medications per protocol

• Completes patient clinical documents

• Maintains clinical equipment and supplies including rotation, stocking and cleaning.

• Documents accurately, appropriately and timely into patients’ chart.

• Performs administrative duties as assigned including patient outreach and scheduling.

• Coordinates patient care management with in-house specialties, community resources, home health, hospital or acute care.

• Completes mandatory educational requirements and maintains required certification.

• Maintains strict confidentiality in alignment with HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability) guidelines and InterMed policies.

• Perform other duties as assigned to support the mission, vision and values of InterMed.

MISSION AND VALUES:

• Follows InterMed’s mission to provide patient-centered primary care, putting the patient first to deliver high quality, high value care.

• Provide the highest quality care to our patients with a level of service that exceeds their expectations.

• Maintain a positive attitude and always treat our patients and each other with dignity and respect.

• Insist on honesty and integrity from each other and our business partners.

• Make teamwork a core component of our relationships between physicians, staff, and patients.

• Embrace change to better serve our patients.

• Use business practices that feature individual accountability and group responsibility to ensure delivery of high value healthcare.

• Have fun as we carry out our mission to serve.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Required education: Successful completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program

• Associate's degree program preferred

• Experience: 0+ years of experience

• Required license/Certifications:

• Current CMA or RMA certification preferred

• BLS required within 6 weeks of hire

• Demonstrates excellent professional judgement, phone skills and prioritization decision-making skills.

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and respond to rapidly changing, sometimes acute patient care needs

• Knowledge of OSHA standards and regulations

• Professional appearance and demeanor

• Proficient in Windows and Microsoft applications, and electronic medical record (EMR) experience preferred

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Definitions:

N: Never – 0 hours/day

I: Infrequently - 1-2 hours/day< ten min./hour, <17%

O: Occasionally: 2-3 hours/day 10-20 min/hour, <33%

F: Frequently: 3-5 hours/day 20-40 min/hour,<66%

C: Continuously: 6-8 hours/day 40-60 min/hour, >66%

Handling Tolerances

Lift < 10 lbs: F

Lift < 20 lbs: I

Lift < 30 lbs: I

Lift < 40 lbs: I

Lift < 50 lbs: I

Carry < 10 lbs: F

Carry < 20 lbs: I

Carry < 30 lbs: I

Carry < 40 lbs: I

Push < 10 lbs: F

Push < 20 lbs: I

Push < 30 lbs: I

Push <40 lbs: I

Push < 50 lbs: I

Pull < 10 lbs: F

Pull < 20 lbs: I

Pull < 30 lbs: I

Pull < 40 lbs: I

Pull < 50 lbs: I

Sit: F

Stand: F

Walk: F

Climb (Stairs/Ladders): I

Balance: O

Bend (waist to floor): F

Squat: F

Kneel: I

Crawl: I

Reach: F

Handling: F

Simple Grasp: F

Fine Manipulation: F

Repetitive Motion: F

Keyboarding/Mouse: F

Screen Time: C

Potential Exposure to:

• Blood and bodily fluids

• Hazardous drugs

• Infectious disease

Latex: This position has no or very little exposure to latex, but we cannot guarantee a latex free work environment.

Travel Between InterMed Sites Required: Yes

Environmental Conditions:

• Exposure to cold weather

• Extreme cold

• Extreme heat

• Noise

• Wetness/Humidity

• Dust/Fumes

Machinery:

• Fixed machinery

• Moving machinery

• Power equipment

Protective Equipment:

• Eye Protection- Optional

• Personal Protective Equipment- required per procedure (Mask, gown, gloves, shoe covers, hair cover, N95)

Visual, Hearing, Dexterity and Mental Demands:

• Vision - Adequate to perform the essential functions of the job such as computer use.

• Hearing - Adequate to perform the essential functions of the job such as stethoscope and phone use....

• Speaking - Adequate to perform the essential functions of the job such as team and patient communication....

• Dexterity - Adequate to perform the essential functions of the job such as use of instruments, drawing up and administering medications, and phlebotomy.

• Mental - Adequate to perform the essential functions of the job such as critical thinking skills for prioritization, functioning in a multidisciplinary team, early mornings, conflict resolution.

• Must adhere to safe work practices and follow recommendations implemented through ergonomic or other health evaluation(s).

EQUAL EMPLOYER OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT:

InterMed is an equal opportunity workplace and prohibits discrimination or harassment of any kind. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.