Outpatient Wound Care MA I – Sign-On Bonus Eligible

Northern Light Health; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus for eligible candidates

Job summary

Northern Light Mercy Hospital is seeking a Medical Assistant I for the Wound Clinic in Portland, ME. This full-time outpatient role supports the care team, manages patient flow, conducts rooming, prepares visits, and assists providers with procedures and documentation.

The schedule runs 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM, with a compensation range of $23.00 to $30.51 per hour. The position emphasizes efficient patient flow, accurate vital signs, immunizations, lab work, and comprehensive EMR documentation while

Qualifications

• 2+ years of relative work experience required.
• Completion of medical assistant program enabling eligibility to sit for Medical Assistant certification exam within 6 months of hire, or minimum of four years of relevant work experience and certification at time of hire.
• Associates degree preferred and/or healthcare coursework beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Identify necessary equipment and materials for patient visits.
• Room patients in accordance with guidelines and visit purpose.
• Document patient information, vital signs, chief complaint, and medication list.
• Perform office procedures and specimen collection per guidelines.
• Prepare and administer immunizations and injections as applicable.
• Document encounters in EMR and coordinate patient access and follow-up.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Phlebotomy

EKG

Immunizations

Lab specimen handling

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Associates Degree preferred

Medical Assistant program or certification within 6 months

Tools

EMR software

Job description

Northern Light Mercy Hospital is seeking a Medical Assistant I for the Wound Clinic in Portland, ME. This full-time outpatient role supports the care team, manages patient flow, conducts rooming, prepares visits, and assists providers with procedures and documentation.

The schedule runs 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM, with a compensation range of $23.00 to $30.51 per hour. The position emphasizes efficient patient flow, accurate vital signs, immunizations, lab work, and comprehensive EMR documentation while