Medical Assistant, Clinical Team Assistant, CNA or LPN - HIV, Viral Hepatitis, Liver Disease

Millinocket Regional Hospital; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 38,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

MaineHealth is seeking Medical Assistants and Clinical Team Assistants in Portland, ME. Join a dedicated team focused on patient care within specialties like Hepatology and Infectious Disease. Ideal candidates will be compassionate and adaptable, contributing to a smooth patient flow while supporting the clinical team.

Benefits

Sign-on bonuses for eligible positions

Paid parental leave

Flexible work policy

Student loan assistance

Training and education

Well-being resources

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED preferred with MA education.
• Certification as MA preferred or within 1 year.
• Experience in clinical settings is essential.

Responsibilities

• Room patients and administer vaccines.
• Complete medication refills and input labs.
• Perform clinical tasks under supervision.

Skills

Compassion

Adaptability

Team collaboration

Education

High School diploma or GED

Graduated from an accredited MA program

Current AAMA, NHA, AMT, or NCCT certification

Job description

Medical Group Practices

Nursing/Clinical Support
Req #: 32745

For a limited time MaineHealth is offering sign on bonuses for Medical Assistants and CTA’s:

• • • 0-1 years of experience eligible for $4,000 (full time) - MA
    • 1+ years of experience eligible for $5,000 (full time) - MA

    ·Up to $2,500 sign on bonus for Clinical Team Assistants

  • Eligible candidates are hired (offer accepted) into a Full or Part time MA position. Bonus amount prorated for Part time hires, per diem hires are ineligible.
  • Current MaineHealth member employees are ineligible; former MaineHealth Members are ineligible until greater than 6 months separation from employment.

MaineHealth Adult Specialty Care is a small, close-knit, high functioning team, committed to the patients we care for. This practicefocuses on two specialties – Hepatology and Infectious Disease (ID). The Hepatology side treats patients with all types of liver conditions, including pre and post liver transplant. The ID side treats viral hepatitis, HIV, and provides services for the prevention of HIV. The office is open Monday-Friday, 8am-4:30pm. We are looking for an MA or LPN who is available during these hours, although flexibility in the schedule would be considered for the right candidate. Primary responsibilities include rooming patients, administering vaccines, completing medication refills, inputting labs and abstracting charts. There are several opportunities to participate in more hands on skills such as administering IM injectable medication, performing fibroscans, and assisting with clinic performed paracentesis procedures. The ideal candidate is thoughtful and compassionate about the care they deliver, adaptable to the day to day changes in healthcare, and works collaboratively in a team setting.

LPN's Welcome to apply!! (must be Maine Licensed).

Summary - Medical Assistant

This role is assigned duties and responsibilities related to patient care and administrative support in a team-based environment while promoting a smooth flow of patients through the office. The Medical Assistant (MA) role functions under the license of the physician/advanced practice practitioner when performing clinical and other patient care responsibilities.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

1. Education: High School diploma or GED preferred. Must meet one of the following requirements: Graduated from an accredited vocational institution or community college in Medical Assisting with 160 hours of clinical experience completed; or completion of an Adult Education Medical Assistant program and 6 months of clinical experience in a practice setting; or 1 year of clinical experience in a multi-provider practice setting (equivalent experience will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis). 2. License/Certifications: Current AAMA, NHA, AMT, or NCCT certification preferred or achieved within one year of eligibility. Current BLS certification required or must obtain within 30 days of start date. A NH Med Tech License, or NH EMT and National Registry EMT license is required for those positions located in New Hampshire. 3. Experience: One year of experience as a Medical Assistant or 6 months of experience and certification required. 4. Additional Skills/Requirements Required: N/A 5. Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: N/A

Summary - Clinical Team Assistant

The Clinical Team Assistant is responsible for performing daily patient service functions to support the clinical team in the delivery of patient care. The Clinical Team Assistant functions under the license of a provider when performing clinical and other patient care responsibilities.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

1. Education: Graduate of an accredited vocational program, community college, or university in the field of health sciences or a student in a health science program that required clinical experience for advancement; or completion of an MA program that did not require a clinical externship; or completion of a healthcare vocational program with a patient facing component; or completion of the CTA apprentice program, or equivalent relevant clinical patient facing experience will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. 2. License/Certifications: Current BLS certification within three months of hire required. 3. Experience: N/A 4. Additional Skills/Requirements Required: N/A 5. Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: N/A

Additional Information

With a career at any of the MaineHealth locations across Maine and New Hampshire, you’ll be working with health care professionals that truly value the people around them – both within the walls of the organization and the communities that surround it.

We offer benefits that support an individual's needs for today and flexibility to plan for tomorrow – programs such as paid parental leave, a flexible work policy, student loan assistance, training and education, along with well-being resources for you and your family.

MaineHealth remains focused on investing in our care team and developing an inclusive environment where you can thrive and feel supported to realize your full potential. If you’re looking to build a career in a place where people help one another deliver best-in-class care, apply today.