Medical Assistant or Clinical Team Assistant - Pediatrics, Belfast

Description

Nursing/Clinical Support
Req #: 71957

Key Responsibilities

• Room patients and obtain vital signs, histories, and documentation in the electronic medical record

• Prepare exam rooms and assist providers during patient visits

• Administer vaccines and clinical treatments as directed

• Coordinate patient flow to support efficient clinic operations

• Provide patient and family education and instructions as appropriate

• Perform administrative tasks such as scheduling, phone support, and general office duties

• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized clinical environment

• Full-time, 36 hours per week

• Typically3 days per week, approximately 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM

• Most Medical Assistants workone late evening shift until 7:00 PM

• Day shift position (Thursday likely off; final schedule determined at hire)

• Supportive, team-oriented pediatric practice

• Opportunity to work closely with providers and families

• Training available for the right candidate

• Meaningful work helping children and the community

Medical Assistant - 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, NCCT, or NREMT certification preferred. 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.
3. Experience: Relevant experience as a Medical Assistant preferred.
4. Additional Skills/Requirements Required: N/A
5. Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: N/A

Your Role for Clinical Team Assistant (CTA):

TheClinical Team Assistant (CTA)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 for CTA (KSAs):

1.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.

2.License/Certifications:Current BLS certification within three months of hire required.

3.Experience: N/A

4.Additional Skills/Requirements Required:N/A

5.Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred:N/A

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Additional Information

If you have questions about this role, please contact sarah.polk@mainehealth.org