Medical Assistant

Maine Family Planning; Calais (ME); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short/long-term disability

403(b) retirement plan

Paid vacation

Paid sick leave

Paid holidays

Job summary

Maine Family Planning seeks a Medical Assistant to support our Machias and Calais clinics. This part-time role (30 hours/week) assists providers with administrative and clinical duties under the Nurse Practitioner's supervision, with hours expanding at each clinic.

Candidates should have 1–2 years in health/social services, be organized, know OSHA/HIPAA/CLIA, and experience with electronic medical records. Certification from a Medical Assistant program is preferred; benefits include health,

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in social/health services.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage systems; computer skills required.
• Knowledge of OSHA, HIPAA, and CLIA guidelines.
• Experience with electronic medical records.
• Commitment to family planning mission.

Responsibilities

• Assist providers in delivering administrative and clinical duties under supervision.
• Work in a team environment and follow policies and protocols.
• Maintain confidentiality and professional demeanor.
• Support expansion of clinic hours and operations as needed.

Skills

Health/social services experience

Organizational skills / systems

OSHA/HIPAA/CLIA knowledge

EMR experience

Commitment to family planning

Education

Medical Assistant program certification

Job description

MFP is seeking a Medical Assistant to work in our Machias and Calais clinic. This position is a part-time position (30 hours a week). We would like to expand our hours of operation at each clinic; Machais to open on Mondays and Wednesdays and Calais to open on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

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.

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:The following experience and skills are considered essential:

• 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, life, short/long term insurance and 403(b) retirement plan. 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.