Medical Assistant (MA) - MaineHealth Breast Care

Summary

• 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.

If you enjoy Women’s Health, MaineHealth Breast Care would welcome your application for their Medical Assistant opening!

The MA will be knowledgeable in front and back- office duties (clinical and administrative) and will include: rooming patients; answering phones; processing insurance authorizations, scanning, etc.

Clinic hours are 8:00a-4:30pm. Some flexibility with occasional partial shift hours.

We value compassionate communication with patients and colleagues, and are a patient-centered, collaborative team!

• Position Summary

  • The Medical Assistant (MA) 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 functions under the license of a provider when performing clinical and other patient care responsibilities.

• Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

  • 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, or NCCT certification preferred or achieved within 1 year of eligibility. Current BLS certification within 3 months of hire required. An NH Med Tech License is required for those positions located in New Hampshire.

  • Experience: 1 year of experience as a Medical Assistant or 6 months of experience and certification required.

  • Additional Skills/Requirements Required: N/A

  • Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: N/A

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