Certified Medical Assistant

Health Care Resource Centers; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 42,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K match

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Bereavement Leave

Flexible Sick Time

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

Health Care Resource Centers is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to greet patients, schedule appointments and collect information. The role includes taking vital signs, assisting practitioners with treatment and collecting lab samples in a busy outpatient setting.

The ideal candidate holds a Medical Assistant certification/registration, is able to perform phlebotomy, and demonstrates strong interpersonal skills with sensitivity to Substance Use Disorder patients.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Medical Assistant must be certified or registered.
• Phlebotomy is involved in the position and is a required skill.
• CPR/BCLS certification required.
• Familiar with State Regulations, DEA regulations and accreditation standards.
• Excellent written and verbal skills; working knowledge of patient management software.
• 1-2 years’ healthcare experience in similar field preferred.
• Satisfactory drug screen and criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Schedules intake appointments, records and verifies patients' information and prepares medical records.
• Check in patients, escort to waiting area, interview patients and measure vital signs; record in electronic charts.
• Assist Medical Director/Physician/Nurse Practitioner with patient intakes as needed.
• Obtain blood specimens and collect nonblood specimens for testing.
• Prepare treatment rooms and disinfect equipment and supplies.
• Act as receptionist; perform secretarial duties and maintain reports.
• Triage/manage questions, phone contacts, and fax messages.
• File lab results and distribute to counselors.
• Attend weekly staff meetings and trainings.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Certified Medical Assistant

Phlebotomy

CPR/BCLS

Patient communication

MS Office familiarity

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Medical Assistant certification/registration

Job description

Full Time - Medical Assistant

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 population.

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, interview patients and measure vital signs, record information into patients' electronic charts
• Assist Medical Director/Program Physician/Nurse Practitioner with patient intakes and as needed
• Obtain blood specimens and collect nonblood specimens such as urine sputum for laboratory testing
• Prepare treatment rooms for examination of patients and disinfect treatment rooms, equipment and supplies using germicides
• Act as receptionist, perform secretarial duties and prepare and maintain 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 or 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.

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

Total compensation goes beyond the value on the paycheck. Please consider the total compensation package by contacting us at BayMark Health Services for more information.

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.