Medical Assistant

Maine Family Planning; Augusta (ME); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Mileage reimbursement

Sick pay

Vacation pay

Holiday pay

Job summary

Maine Family Planning is seeking a full-time Medical Assistant for their Center for Reproductive Health in Augusta, Maine. This role involves providing scheduling, education, and clinical support to patients seeking abortion care, ensuring adherence to protocols and regulations.

The ideal candidate will possess excellent verbal communication skills, a high school diploma, and preferably be a licensed Medical Assistant. Benefits include health, dental, vision insurance, and a retirement plan.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal skills and ability to relate to people required.
• Licensed Medical Assistant preferred.
• Valid Driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Provide scheduling, education, follow-up, and clinical support.
• Assist providers before, during, and after medication and aspiration abortions.
• Ensure compliance with written protocols and OSHA regulations.

Skills

Verbal communication skills

Interest in sexual and reproductive health

Education

High School Diploma

Licensed Medical Assistant

Job description

Maine Family Planning is hiring a full-time (37.50 hours a week) Medical Assistant to work in our Center for Reproductive Health (CRH). This position works in our Augusta clinic on Thursdays. Candidate will need to have flexibility to work in other clinic locations on additional days. Location to be determined.

The CRH MA provides scheduling, education, follow-up, and clinical support to patients seeking abortion care in the Center for Reproductive Health. Responsible for assisting providers before, during, and after medication and aspiration abortions both in-person and via telehealth. Provides all care in compliance with written and approved protocols, and OSHA regulations.

General Expectations

1. Be committed to the organization’s mission, vision, and values.
2. Understanding of and commitment to reproductive justice.
3. Follows established policies and procedures and complies with all safety requirements.
4. Communicates in an open, respectful, and honest manner.
5. Communicates proactively with the supervisor regarding workflow, problems, suggestions, etc.
6. Conforms to acceptable attendance/punctuality standards as expressed in Employee Handbook.
7. Be neat and maintain personal appearance and hygiene as appropriate for the position.
8. Always adheres strictly to confidentiality.
9. Models MFP core values and has a Reproductive Justice mindset.

Qualifications Needed for Position

Experience and Skill Requirements

• Excellent verbal skills and ability to relate to people required.
• Interest in sexual and reproductive health

Education and Knowledge Requirements

• Licensed Medical Assistant preferred.
• High School Diploma required.

Other

• Valid Driver's license

Benefits

Health, Dental, Vision, short, long, and life insurance, 403(b) retirement and mileage reimbursement.

Sick, vacation and holiday pay.

Maine Family Planning is an E.O.E.

It is MFP’s policy to ensure equal employment opportunities without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, citizenship, genetic information, whistleblower status, military/veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.