Job Description
*Northern Light Mercy Hospital*
*Department: *Pain Management Clinic
*Position is located: *Portland, Maine
*Work Type: *Full Time / 32 hours per week / 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM / Mon-Thur
*Requirements:*
* High School Diploma/GED (Associate's Degree strongly preferred)
* Completion of medical assistant program enabling incumbent the ability to sit for Medical Assistant certification exam within 6 months of hire
* _*OR *_minimum of 4 years of relevant work experience and certification as a medical assistant
* BLS for Healthcare professional certification is required at time of hire
_*Sign on Bonus for Eligible Candidates*_
*Summary: *The Medical Assistant works in collaboration with all members of the care team providing high quality compassionate care consistent with the Mission and Values of Northern Light Health. This is accomplished by being primarily responsible for ensuring efficient patient flow, working to actively enhance patient relationships and loyalty, pre-planning for patient visits, managing visit cycle time, office workflows, and patient access (phone, scheduling), assisting assigned provider and care team with rooming and patient care procedures, including electronic and written documentation, and coordinating patient activities that support managing the targeted population's health. The incumbent performs duties and tasks in accordance with standards established for the job. The incumbent may have access to highly confidential patient, employee and/or hospital proprietary information, and must handle and protect the information in accordance with hospital and system policies, HIPAA requirements and the highest level of ethical standards. The incumbent is responsible for reporting all security events, potential events, or other security risks to the organization. The incumbent is responsible for participation in and completion of all patient safety initiatives appropriate to the position, and conducts all job responsibilities according to the Mission and Values of Hospital.
*Responsibilities:*
* Identify necessary equipment and materials for patient visits
* Room patients in accordance with established guidelines and visit purpose/types (including but not limited to: Document chief complaint; Document accurate vital signs; Confirm med list with patient; Confirm pharmacy; Document smoking status; Document depression screening; Document fall risk; Assess and administer appropriate immunizations.
* Communicates pertinent patient medical information and findings in a timely manner to the patient and/or appropriate staff person in a respectful clear, concise manner
* Accurately performs office procedures
* Schedule patient appointments
* Proper preparation of lab specimens
* Set up prescription refill per guidelines
Benefits:
* 401(k)
* 401(k) matching
* 403(b)
* 403(b) matching
* AD&D insurance
* Dental insurance
* Disability insurance
* Employee assistance program
* Flexible spending account
* Free parking
* Health insurance
* Health savings account
* Life insurance
* Opportunities for advancement
* Paid sick time
* Paid time off
* Retirement plan
* Tuition reimbursement
* Vision insurance
* Wellness program
Medical Specialty:
* Pain Medicine
Schedule:
* Day shift
* No weekends
Application Question(s):
* If not currently certified, have you graduated from a Medical Assistant Program and eligible to sit for Certification Exam withing 6 months of hire date?
Education:
* High school or equivalent (Required)
License/Certification:
* Certified Medical Assistant (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
* Portland, ME 04102 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
* Portland, ME 04102: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Job Tags
Full time, Work experience placement, Relocation, Relocation package, Flexible hours, Day shift,