Medical Assistant, Clinical Team Assistant - Ped's Specialty Care - Endocrinology & Diabetes

Portland, Maine

Employer: Maine Medical Center
Industry: Nursing/Clinical Support
Salary: Competitive
Job type: Part-Time
Summary

MaineHealth Pediatric Specialty Care Portland leads northern New England in care for endocrine disorders and diabetes in children, adolescents and young adults. Our expert team includes board-certified pediatric endocrinologists, nurse practitioners, registered dietitians, registered nurses, diabetes educators and social workers. Together, we work with patients, families and referring providers to create individualized treatment plans.
  • Position Summary - Medical Assistant
    • The Medical Assistant (MA)role 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 the physician/advanced practice practitioner 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 required or must obtain within 30 days of start date. A 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
  • Position Summary - Clinical Team Assistant
    • The Clinical Team Assistant is responsible for performing daily patient service functions to support the clinical team in the delivery of patient care. The Clinical Team Assistant functions under the license of a provider when performing clinical and other patient care responsibilities.
  • Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)
    • Education: Graduate of an accredited vocational program, community college, or university in the field of health sciences or a student in a health science program that required clinical experience for advancement; or completion of an MA program that did not require a clinical externship; or completion of a healthcare vocational program with a patient facing component; or completion of the CTA apprentice program, or equivalent relevant clinical patient facing experience will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
    • License/Certifications: Current BLS certification within three months of hire required.
    • Experience: N/A
    • Additional Skills/Requirements Required: N/A
    • Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: N/A
Created: 2024-09-22
Reference: 192189
Country: United States
State: Maine
City: Portland
ZIP: 04101

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