Medical Assistant - Advanced Heart Failure Team

Description

Nursing/Clinical Support
Req #: 39766

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 Advanced Heart Failure Team and MaineHealth Maine Medical Center is looking for a Medical Assistant to join our team. Our office is comprised of 7 Cardiologists, 2 Advanced Practice Providers and 6 RNs. We specialize in the management of patients with advanced heart failure needing heart pumps or heart transplant. Our patients are medically complex and provide an opportunity to learn specialized cardiac care. The position is a mix of clinical and administrative responsibilities. Clinical responsibilities include obtaining weights, vital signs, EKGs, performing lab draws and reviewing medications. The Medical Assistant will work very closely with other clinical team members during patient visits. Administrative responsibilities include abstracting lab values into our electronic medical record, managing clinic supplies and obtaining prior authorizations for medications and procedures. The standard schedule is Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm, or there is the option to work four 10-hour days per week. We are looking for a candidate who is motivated with great organization skills.

Summary:
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 MA 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)

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 required or must obtain within 30 days of start date. Fully remote care team members are exempt from BLS certification requirement. A NH Med Tech License, or NH EMT and National Registry EMT license is required for those positions located in New Hampshire.
3. Experience: Relevant experience as a Medical Assistant preferred.
4. Additional Skills/Requirements Required: N/A
5. Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: N/A

If you have questions about this role, please contact jayne.conley@mainehealth.org