Medical Assistant - Program for Children with Medical Complexity - Maine Health
Kennebunk, ME 04043
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.
Barbara Bush Childrens Hospital - Program for Children with Medical Complexity
We are a small, but mighty, team that works to support the most fragile patient population – children living with medical complexity.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a rapidly expanding, multi-faceted, practice that is developing and changing all the time! The position will be a balanced mix of both clinical and administrative duties and will also assist with monthly Cleft Palate Clinics.
Patient visits are a mix of in-person and tele-health – so working from home from time to time is definitely an option.
We work very closely and well together, so if you area true team player, who’s willing to jump in and help where needed - we'd love for you to apply!
**Please note: that the practice will be moving to a new suite in Kennebunk in October.
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