Senior Medical Assistant III - Patient Care Leader

Northern Light Health; Dover-Foxcroft (ME); On-site; USD 3,072,000 - 4,714,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Light Mayo Hospital in Dover-Foxcroft, ME is seeking a Medical Assistant for full-time work. The role provides direct and indirect patient care under supervision of office leadership, including taking vital signs and performing point-of-care testing, and ensuring patients understand discharge instructions.

You may also transport patients and respond to messages to support timely tasks. Responsibilities include documenting care, coordinating with providers on outstanding items, and

Qualifications

• Must have High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum 4 years as MA within the organization.
• Current registration/certification.
• In good standing regarding attendance.
• No corrective action in last 12 months.
• Meets rating on most recent performance evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct and indirect patient care under supervision.
• Takes vital signs and performs point-of-care testing as appropriate.
• Ensures patients understand discharge instructions and coordinates with providers.
• Responds to phone messages and clinical tasks; supports timely completing of outstanding items.
• Communicates with patients, families, and the health care team to enhance outcomes.
• Documents care activities in the patient record and follows unit protocols.
• Assists with transporting patients as needed and maintains a safe environment.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Northern Light Mayo Hospital in Dover-Foxcroft, ME is seeking a Medical Assistant for full-time work. The role provides direct and indirect patient care under supervision of office leadership, including taking vital signs and performing point-of-care testing, and ensuring patients understand discharge instructions.

You may also transport patients and respond to messages to support timely tasks. Responsibilities include documenting care, coordinating with providers on outstanding items, and