Medical Assistant Cardiology

InterMed; South Portland (ME); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

InterMed is seeking a Medical Assistant to support outpatient primary and specialty care. The role emphasizes patient- and family-centered care through collaboration with physicians, practitioners, and staff.

Responsibilities include collecting vitals, assisting with procedures, administering vaccines, preparing specimens, and maintaining EMR records. Strong organizational skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment are required.

Qualifications

• Must have completed an accredited Medical Assistant program.
• Associate’s degree program preferred.

Responsibilities

• Gathers and updates patient information and vital signs.
• Assists licensed clinician with procedures and vaccines.
• Performs administrative duties including scheduling and outreach.
• Coordinates care with in-house and external providers.
• Maintains HIPAA compliance and documentation accuracy.

Skills

Professional judgement

Phone skills

Prioritization

Adaptability to fast-paced setting

Education

Accredited MA program completed

Associate's degree preferred

Tools

EMR software

Windows

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Medical Assistant (MA) is responsible for assisting with comprehensive care management in outpatient settings, including both primary and specialty care, under the delegation of a licensed c linician. To ensure a strong emphasis on delivering patient- and family-centered care, this role involves a highly collaborative relationship with physicians, advanced practitioners, and other healthcare professionals.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES: Possesses the clinical competencies necessary to perform the essential tasks of a Medical Assistant (MA) .

Gathers and updates relevant patient information and vital signs in patient chart s based on visit type.

Completes clinical tasks as directed by licensed Clinician:

Medication and/or vaccine administration

Performs diagnostic screenings

Accurately collects and prepares specimens for testing

Sets up and assists with in-office clinical procedures

Maintains clinical equipment and supplies including rotation, stocking and cleaning.

Documents accurately, appropriately and timely into patients’ chart.

Performs administrative duties as assigned including patient outreach and scheduling.

Coordinates patient care management with in-house specialties, community resources, home health, hospital or acute care.

Completes mandatory educational requirements and maintains required certification .

Maintains strict confidentiality in alignment with HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability) guidelines and InterMed policies.

Perform other duties as assigned to support the mission, vision and values of InterMed.

MISSION AND VALUES:

Follows InterMed’s mission to provide patient-centered primary care, putting the patient first to deliver high quality, high value care.

Provide the highest quality care to our patients with a level of service that exceeds their expectations.

Maintain a positive attitude and always treat our patients and each other with dignity and respect.

Insist on honesty and integrity from each other and our business partners.

Make teamwork a core component of our relationships between physicians, staff, and patients.

Embrace change to better serve our patients.

Use business practices that feature individual accountability and group responsibility to ensure delivery of high value healthcare.

Have fun as we carry out our mission to serve.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Required e ducation: Successful completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program

Associate's degree program preferred

Experience: 0+ years of experience

Required l icense/Certifications:

Current CMA or RMA certification preferred

BLS required within 6 weeks of hire

Demonstrates excellent professional judgement, phone skills and prioritization decision-making skills.

Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and respond to rapidly changing, sometimes acute patient care needs

Knowledge of OSHA standards and regulations

Professional appearance and demeanor

Proficient in Windows and Microsoft applications, and electronic medical record (EMR) experience preferred

The estimated compensation range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors , including skill set, experience, location, qualifications, and other job-related reasons. Certain positions may be eligible for incentive compensation plans above and beyond base compensation.

EQUAL EMPLOYER OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT:

InterMed is an equal opportunity workplace and prohibits discrimination or harassment of any kind. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law .

Qualifications

Licenses & Certifications

Required

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