Orthopedic Medical Assistant — Sign-On Bonus

Down East Community Hospital; Maine; On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $2000 (CCMA)

Sign-on bonus $3000 (CMA/RMA)

Job summary

Down East Community Hospital is seeking a full-time Medical Assistant to support physicians in the patient care process. The role involves greeting patients, taking vital signs, updating medication lists, and assisting with procedures.

Phlebotomy and medication-related tasks are part of daily duties, with on-the-job training and CCMA eligibility within 90 days of hire. Monday–Friday, 8:00am–4:30pm, primary care setting.

Qualifications

• Certified Medical Assistant degree or training required.
• CCMA or RMA certification within 90 days of hire.
• On-the-job training with competency demonstrated, then CCMA certification within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Greets and prepares patients for visits or procedures.
• Obtains vital signs and weighs patients.
• Updates problem and medication lists at visits.
• Assists in procedures as requested by providers.
• Performs phlebotomy as needed.
• Maintains sterilization of instruments.
• Refills prescriptions and calls in per protocol.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Immunization administration

Injection administration

Vision testing

Hearing testing

Multitasking

Education

Certified Medical Assisting degree or appropriate training

CCMA certification within 90 days of hire

RMA certification acceptable

Job description

Down East Community Hospital is seeking a full-time Medical Assistant to support physicians in the patient care process. The role involves greeting patients, taking vital signs, updating medication lists, and assisting with procedures.

Phlebotomy and medication-related tasks are part of daily duties, with on-the-job training and CCMA eligibility within 90 days of hire. Monday–Friday, 8:00am–4:30pm, primary care setting.