Medical Assistant (MA) - Anticoagulation Clinic - Maine Health

• 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.

Within MaineHealth’s ambulatory pharmacy program, the medical assistant will be a part of our growing Hemostasis and Thrombosis program. In this role, the medical assistant will help clinical pharmacists provide medication therapy for anticoagulant, antiplatelet, and hemostatic agents.

Some core functions include:

• Assists clinical pharmacists with core functions of anticoagulation care within the clinic.
• Provides appropriate healthcare education and follows protocols related to specific clinics.
• Prepares and maintains patient charts for each encounter within the electronic health record.
• Ensures proper documentation of INR results, patient contact via telephone, and any other pertinent information regarding patient care.
• Triages phone calls and refers to appropriate providers.
• Provides direct patient care and specimen collection within the scope of practice in the State of Maine.
• Maintains a clean work environment and follows all MaineHealth standards for fire, safety, and infection prevention.

• 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 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