Lead Medical Assistant - Trellis Health - Maine Health
Portland, ME 04101
About the Job
- Opening Fall 2024, TrellisHealth,a start-up subsidiary of MaineHealth,is actively building out their new care team!
Extra information about Trellis Health will not be found online, but can be found by contacting:
Connor Lemay|Connor.Lemay@MaineHealth.org | 207-661-6892 - Position Summary
At Trellis Health, we are on a mission to transform primary care. We seek a Lead Medical Assistant who is not just skilled in their role, but is passionate about pioneering innovative healthcare solutions. As part of a start-up subsidiary of Maine Health, you will play a crucial role in shaping our clinical practices and patient experiences from the ground up. This position requires flexibility, a high level of autonomy, and a proactive approach to both problem-solving and patient care.
The Medical Assistant - Lead is an unlicensed medical professional cross-trained to perform routine administrative and clinical tasks to keep the Trellis Health clinic running smoothly. In addition to administrative duties, the Medical Assistant - Lead performs clinical duties under direct provider supervision in accordance with state medical practice acts. The Medical Assistant - Lead is an integral member of a Care Team that is focused on providing excellent and comprehensive primary care for a specific population of patients, and sets the standard of care for other Medical Assistants to follow.
- 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 required. Current BLS certification required. An NH Med Tech License is required for those positions located in New Hampshire.
- Experience: 2-5 years of experience as a Medical Assistant required.
- Basic Life Support certification: Within first 90 days.
- NSHC Health Coaching Certificate within 6 months. (facilitated with Trellis Health).
- Additional Skills/Requirements Required:
- Conduct telehealth visits as part of our commitment to providing access to care. Must possess strong digital literacy skills, demonstrate proficiency with telehealth platforms, and maintain a high standard of patient care and communication in a virtual setting.
- EMR Experience.
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills with a heart of compassion and empathy towards our patients and families.
- Ability to effectively collaborate and partner with team members, including physicians and other clinicians, market leaders, center managers, nurses, case managers, front desk staff, center managers, and market leaders.
- Mindset focused on resolving problems for patients and achieving team goals.
- Must be detail-oriented to ensure accuracy of reports and data.
- Skilled in basic phone and computer operation.
- Spoken and written fluency in English.
- Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred:
- Exceptional oral and written communication skills, time management skills and organizational skills.
- Knowledge of medical products, terminology, services, standards, policies and procedures.
- Ability to maintain effective and organized systems to ensure timely patient flow.
- Ability to act calmly in busy or stressful situations.
- Proficient skills in Microsoft Office Suite products including Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and Excel plus a variety of other word-processing, spreadsheet, database, e-mail and presentation software.
