Certified Medical Assistant

BayMark Health Services; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 27,552 - 28,929; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K match

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Disability and Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Bereavement Leave

Flexible Sick Time

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

Health Care Resource Centers seeks a Certified Medical Assistant to greet patients, schedule appointments, collect information, and take vital signs in an outpatient setting.

The role supports physicians, collects lab specimens, and prepares treatment rooms while maintaining records and coordinating with counselors. Phlebotomy is required, with CPR/BCLS certification and state/DEA regulation familiarity. 1–2 years of healthcare experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) certification/registration required.
• Phlebotomy is involved and required.
• CPR/BCLS certification required.
• Familiar with State Regulations, DEA regulations and accrediting bodies.
• 1-2 years of healthcare experience preferred.
• Satisfactory drug screen and criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and schedule appointments, collect personal information, and manage reception duties.
• Take vital signs and assist practitioners with examinations and procedures.
• Obtain blood and nonblood specimens for lab testing.
• Prepare treatment rooms and maintain sanitation and equipment.
• Maintain medical records, triage calls, and coordinate with counselors.
• Attend staff meetings and trainings.

Skills

Phlebotomy

CPR/BCLS

Certified Medical Assistant

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

MS Office

Patient management software

Communication

Drug screening & background check

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Certified Medical Assistant certification/registraton

Tools

MS Office

Patient management software

DEA/state regulations familiarity

Job description

Description

Health Care Resource Centers is looking for an organized and compassionate Certified Medical Assistant to greet patients, schedule appointments and collect personal information from patients. The Medical Assistant is also responsible for taking vital signs, helping practitioners with treatment and collecting lab samples.

To be successful as a Medical Assistant you must have excellent interpersonal skills and attention to detail. An ideal candidate also demonstrates a non-judgmental and accepting attitude toward the Substance Use Disorder.

Responsibilities

• Schedules intake appointments, records and verifies patients' information and prepares medical records on new and returning patients
• Check in patients, escort patients to and from waiting room, interviews patients and measures vital signs, records information into patients' electronic charts
• Assist Medical Director/Program Physician/Nurse Practitioner with patient intakes and as needed
• Obtains blood specimens and collects nonblood specimens such as urine sputum, for laboratory testing
• Prepares treatment rooms for examination of patients and disinfects treatment rooms, equipment and supplies using germicides
• Acts as receptionist, performs secretarial duties and prepares and maintains reports and records
• Triage/manage questions, phone contacts, and fax messages
• File lab results into appropriate binders and distribute lab results to counselors
• Attend weekly staff meetings and in-service trainings
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High School Diploma of GED
• Minimum age requirement of 18
• Medical Assistant must be certified or registered
• Phlebotomy is involved in the position and is a required skill.
• Possess CPR/BCLS certification
• Familiar with State Regulations, DEA regulations and TJC and / or CARF Accreditation
• Excellent written and verbal skills required; working knowledge of MS Office and patient management software
• Ability to establish a positive rapport with patients; demonstrate a non-judgmental and accepting attitude toward the Substance Use Disorder population.
• 1-2 years' prior healthcare experience in similar field and environment preferred
• Satisfactory drug screen and criminal background check.

Salary Range

Salary ranges from $20.00 to $20.51 an hour.

The salary of the candidate(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, experience, education, specialty and training.

BayMark Offers Excellent Benefits

• 401K match
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Accident Injury, Hospital Indemnity and Critical Illness Plans
• Company paid Short & Long Term Disability
• Company paid Basic Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Bereavement Leave
• Flexible Sick Time
• Employee Referral Program

Here Is What You Can Expect From Us

Health Care Resource Centers, a progressive substance abuse treatment organization is committed to the highest quality of patient care in a comfortable outpatient clinic setting. Our ultimate goal is to address the physical, emotional, and mental aspects of opioid use disorder to help each of our patients achieve long-term recovery and an improved quality of life.

Health Care Resource Centers is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and to compliance with all Federal, State and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, natural origin, ethnicity, religion, gender, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship, genetic disposition, disability or veteran’s status or any other classification protected by State/Federal laws.