Medical Assistant, Cardiology

Prime Healthcare; Lewiston (ME); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Prime Healthcare is seeking a full-time Medical Assistant for the Central Maine Heart and Vascular Institute in Lewiston, Maine. This role involves assisting physicians with patient care, managing appointments, and ensuring a positive clinic experience for patients.

Candidates must have a High School Diploma or equivalent with at least one year of relevant experience, and preferably possess Medical Assistant Certification and BLS certification.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent or relevant experience required.
• Must graduate from an accredited school of medical assistance.
• Medical Assistant Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians with patient care and clerical tasks.
• Responsible for appointment scheduling and chart management.
• Provide information to patients about clinic services.

Skills

Patient care assistance

Appointment scheduling

Clerical skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Graduate from an accredited school of medical assistance

Medical Assistant Certification

Job description

Overview

Department: Cardiololgy

Schedule: Full Time, 40 Hours, Days

Facility: Central Maine Heart and Vascular Institute

Location: Lewiston, Maine, 04240

Central Maine Healthcare is an integrated healthcare delivery system serving 400,000 people living in central, western and Midcoastal Maine. CMH's hospital facilities include Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston, Bridgton Hospital and Rumford Hospital. CMH also supports Central Maine Medical Group, a primary and specialty care practice organization. Other system services include the Central Maine Heart and Vascular Institute, a regional trauma program, LifeFlight of Maine's southern Maine base, the Central Maine Comprehensive Cancer Center and other high-quality clinical services.

Responsibilities

Responsible for assisting physicians with patient care, clerical, environmental and organization tasks. Responsible for appointment scheduling and chart management. Provides Information to patients so they may fully utilize and benefit from the clinic services. Conveys a positive image of organization.

Qualifications

1. High School Diploma or Equivalent or relevant experience required for new hires effective April 2014.
2. Graduate from an accredited school of medical assistance.
3. Medical Assistant Certification, preferred.
4. Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current.
5. Minimum one year work experience in public contact job.
6. Work experience in health care preferred.

Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Days

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf