Medical Assistant (MA) - Diabetes Services - 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.

Pen Bay Medical Center/Waldo County General Hospital is offering an exciting opportunity for a Medical Assistant to join our team in Endocrinology & Diabetes! We are looking for candidates with strong communication and administrative skills, a positive attitude and proven record of reliability. Our medical assistants work in small teams with core groups of providers to enhance patient care by getting to know a team of familiar faces. The right candidate for this specific role will have strong knowledge of the patient medical record, tracking preventative care quality measures, manage many areas of the patient EHR including data entry, reconciliation of medications for refill renewal, and making and returning patient calls. This position requires a positive attitude to contribute tothe team spirit within the practice.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):

1. 1. 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).
   2. 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 is required for those positions located in New Hampshire.
   3. Experience: 1 year of experience as a Medical Assistant or 6 months of experience and certification required.
   4. Additional Skills/Requirements Required: N/A
   5. Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: N/A