Certified Medical Assistant – Outpatient Clinic & Lab Support

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

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.