Medical Assistant (MA) - Behavioral Health - Maine Health
Springvale, ME 04083
About the Job
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.
The MA for this mid-sized outpatient Psychiatric office is a balanced mix of administrative and clinical support: answering telephone calls, staging meds, pre-charting, taking vitals, prior authorizations and scheduling appointments. The hours for this position will be either 8-4:30 or 8:30 – 5pm.This is a unique opportunity to join a close-knit, compassionate team who's focus is serving the community of Sanford/Springvale!
- 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 II 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: 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
Source : Maine Health
