Medical Assistant (MA), Clinical Team Assistant, CTA - Otolaryngology - Maine Health
Scarborough, ME 04074
About the Job
We are currently hiring for a Medical Assistant (MA) or Clinical Team Assistant (CTA)
at (Name of Practice)
For a limited time MaineHealth is offering sign on bonuses for Medical Assistants and CTA’s:
0-1 years of experience eligible for $4,000 (full time) - MA1+ years of experience eligible for $5,000 (full time) - MAUp to $2,500 sign on bonus for Clinical Team AssistantsEligible 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.
- Position Summary- Medical Assistant
- 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 I 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, 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.
- Additional Skills/Requirements Required: N/A
- Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: N/A
- Position Summary - Clinical Team Assistant
The Clinical Team Assistant is responsible for performing daily patient service functions to support the clinical team in the delivery of patient care. The Clinical Team Assistant functions under the license of a provider when performing clinical and other patient care responsibilities.
- Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)
- Education: Graduate of an accredited vocational program, community college, or university in the field of health sciences or a student in a health science program that required clinical experience for advancement; or completion of an MA program that did not require a clinical externship; or completion of a healthcare vocational program with a patient facing component; or completion of the CTA apprentice program, or equivalent relevant clinical patient facing experience will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
- License/Certifications: Current BLS certification within three months of hire required.
- Experience: N/A
- Additional Skills/Requirements Required: N/A
- Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: N/A
