Medical Assistant

Maine Family Planning; Belfast (ME); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

403(b) plan

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Job summary

Maine Family Planning seeks a Medical Assistant to join our Belfast clinic, working a 4- or 5-day schedule (30 or 37.5 hours per week). The MA will support providers with administrative and clinical duties under the Nurse Practitioner supervision as required by Maine state law.

Candidates should have 1–2 years in social/health services, strong organizational and computer skills, and familiarity with EMR systems.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years in social/health services.
• Organized, able to manage systems and use computers.
• Knowledge of OSHA, HIPAA and CLIA guidelines.
• Experience with electronic medical records (EMR).
• Certification from a Medical Assistant Training Program preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist family planning providers with administrative and clinical duties under supervision.
• Work in a team environment with excellent customer service and professional demeanor.
• Travel to other clinics within an hour of the Belfast location when working the 5-day schedule.
• Follow Maine Family Planning policies and clinical protocols.

Skills

Social/health services experience

Organizational skills

Computer skills

HIPAA knowledge

Education

Medical Assistant Training Program certification preferred

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Maine Family Planning is seeking a Medical Assistant to work a 4-or 5-day (30 or 37.50 hours a week) schedule at our Belfast location. Travel to another site will be required one day a week if interested in working the 5-day schedule.

The Medical Assistant assists family planning providers in the delivery of administrative and clinical duties under the supervision of the Nurse Practitioner as required by the State of Maine. Candidate must be able to work in a team environment. Excellent customer service skills and professional demeanor are required. Follows Maine Family Planning policies and clinical protocols. Candidate may be expected to occasionally travel to other clinics within an hour of the Belfast location

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.

Experience and Skill Requirements

• 1-2 years working in social/health services.
• Ability to be organized, manage systems, computer skills.

• Knowledge of OSHA, HIPAA and CLIA guidelines
• Experience working with electronic medical records.
• Commitment to family planning mission

The following education requirements are considered essential:

• Certification from a Medical Assistant Training Program preferred.
  

Benefits include health, dental, vision, 403(b), life, short- and long-term disability insurance. Vacation, sick and holiday.

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.