Medical Assistant Pediatrics

Intermed; Portland (ME); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

InterMed is seeking a Medical Assistant to support comprehensive outpatient care under licensed clinician supervision. The MA will collect vitals, assist with procedures, administer medications or vaccines, collect specimens, and coordinate care with in-house and community resources.

The role requires completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program, proficiency with EMR and Windows applications, and BLS within 6 weeks of hire.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program.
• Associate's degree in a related field preferred.
• Current CMA or RMA certification preferred.
• BLS certification within 6 weeks of hire.
• Experience with EMR systems and Windows/Microsoft applications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Gathers and updates patient information and vitals in charts.
• Administers medications and/or vaccines.
• Performs diagnostic screenings.
• Collects and prepares specimens for testing.
• Sets up and assists with in-office clinical procedures.
• Maintains clinical equipment and supplies.
• Documents accurately in patients’ charts.
• Performs administrative duties including outreach and scheduling.
• Coordinates patient care with in-house specialties and community resources.
• Completes mandatory education and maintains required certification.
• Maintains HIPAA confidentiality and InterMed policies.

Skills

Professional judgment

Phone skills

Prioritization

Ability to work in fast-paced env

EMR experience

Education

Accredited Medical Assistant program

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

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

Required

Basic Life Support

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