Medical Assistant -Pediatrics

Prime Healthcare; Lewiston (ME); On-site; USD 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston, Maine, is hiring a Medical Assistant for the Pediatrics clinic. This full-time daytime position supports physicians with patient care, clerical tasks, and chart management.

The ideal candidate has a High School Diploma or equivalent, certification as a Medical Assistant, and current BLS. Prior public-facing work and healthcare experience are preferred. Competitive benefits included.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• Graduate from an accredited school of medical assistance.
• Medical Assistant Certification
• Current BLS certificate
• Minimum one year work experience in public contact job.
• Work experience in health care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians with patient care, clerical, environmental and organization tasks.
• Manage appointment scheduling and chart management.
• Provide information to patients to help them fully utilize clinic services.
• Convey a positive image of the organization.

Job description

Overview

Position: Medical Assistant -Clinic

Schedule: Full-time, Days

Facility: Pediatrics

Location: Lewiston, Maine

Pay: $22.00-$26.84

Central Maine Healthcare (CMH), a member of Prime Healthcare Foundation, is an integrated healthcare delivery system serving approximately 400,000 residents across central, western, and midcoast Maine through a network of more than 40 primary and specialty care locations. The system includes Central Maine Medical Center (CMMC) in Lewiston, a 250-bed, not-for-profit regional referral hospital that is home to the region's only Cancer Care Center, an orthopedic ambulatory surgery center, and the Central Maine Heart and Vascular Institute. CMMC also serves as the central Maine base for LifeFlight of Maine, the state's only medical helicopter service.

CMH also includes Bridgton Hospital and Rumford Hospital, two 25-bed critical access hospitals that provide essential care to Maine's rural communities.

As part of its commitment to healthcare education and workforce development, CMH is home to the Maine College of Health Professions, Maine's first nursing and medical imaging school. The private, not-for-profit institution is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education and plays an important role in training the next generation of healthcare professionals.

To learn more, visit www.cmhc.org.

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

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

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

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.

Pay Transparency

Central Maine Medical Center offers competitive compensation and a reasonable compensation estimate for this role is $22.00 to $26.84. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.

The company is dedicated to empowering its staff with a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, allowing them the freedom to customize their benefits to fit their unique needs. Our abundant resources, programs, and voluntary options serve as a foundation for individual growth and well-being. Learn more here: https://www.primehealthcare.com/benefitsthatmattermost/

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