Surgical Medical Assistant

New England Cancer Specialists; Westbrook (ME); On-site; USD 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical practice is seeking a full-time Certified Surgical Medical Assistant in Westbrook, ME. The role involves performing both administrative and clinical duties to ensure efficient patient flow. The ideal candidate will have a degree in medical assisting and relevant certifications, contributing to a compassionate care environment.

Benefits

Medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurances

Company-paid Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability

Generous Paid Time Off and 10 Company-paid holidays

Qualifications

• Must be adaptable to being in front of patients or work at workstations outside the clinic.
• Must have one of the listed medical assistant credentials within 90 days of hire.
• Experience with understanding patient medical records is required.

Responsibilities

• Set up examination rooms and maintain cleanliness.
• Professionally greet and room patients, obtaining vital signs.
• Assist in completing medication and allergy reconciliation.

Skills

Communication

HIPAA Compliance

Patient Care

Education

Degree or Certificate in Medical Assisting from an accredited school

Job description

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Job Description

New England Cancer Specialists (NECS is currently seeking a

Job Description

New England Cancer Specialists (NECS is currently seeking a full-time 40hr/5 day Certified Surgical Medical Assistant to join our New Westbrook, ME Rock Rock location. The Surgical Medical Assistant will becross-trained to perform both administrative and clinical duties. They participate with the surgical team to coordinate efficient patient flow through the practice and are essential team members. The day of the patients surgical visit, the MA will be the first line of facilitating proper patient flow throughout the office. They perform essential job functions as listed below.

NECS is a private medical practice composed of 18 oncologists and hematologists serving the region from five separate locations in Maine and New Hampshire. Our mission is to make life better for people with cancer and blood disorders. Kindness, compassion, and respect are part of everything that we do - from our phone operators to our physicians, every person on our team is important, and everyone makes a difference every day.

The new Rock Row Campus represents a unique collaboration between New England Cancer Specialists (NECS) and our patients, thoughtfully designed to create a comfortable and inviting home for excellent oncology care in New England. This state-of-the-art facility brings together a comprehensive range of services under one roof, including surgery, medical oncology, radiation oncology, genetic counseling, survivorship programs, nutrition support, and behavioral health counseling. Every detail of the campus reflects a commitment to patient-centered care, ensuring that individuals and their families feel supported throughout their cancer journey in a warm and welcoming environment.

Job Duties

• Responsible for the setup of examination rooms including preparing the room, ordering/stocking supplies, and maintaining cleanliness.
• Professionally greet and room patients for their appointment obtaining vital signs, including Height, weight, BP, and pulse.
• Uses professional judgment in disclosing information obtained from clients and operates under HIPAA guidelines.
• Complete, record, and report abnormally high or low VS to the appropriate clinical provider for immediate intervention.
• Complete medication and allergy reconciliation documenting in EMR.
• Assist patient with and enter information into the EMR: ROS form, pain assessments, fatigue assessment, and depression screening.
• Independently performs EKGs as ordered by the provider.
• Follows established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives, as well as safety, environmental, and infection control standards.
• May perform administrative duties to include, but are not limited to, basic phone triage and scheduling appointments and procedures, scanning, faxing, filing, prior authorizations, PMP reporting, oral adherence calls, preparing, organizing, and requesting patient records for EMRs as needed.
  
  

Work Week:Monday- Friday no late nights,

Travel:Periodic Rare

Required Experience

• A Degree or Certificate in Medical Assisting from an accredited school is required.
• You must have one of the following credentials or be able to obtain one of the following credentials, based upon the credentialing organizations' eligibility requirements within 90 days of hire:
• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) from the AAMA, American Association of Medical Assistants
• Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) from AMT, American Medical Technologists
• Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) from NHA, National Health Career Association.
• National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) from NCCT, National Center for Competency Testing.
• Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) from ARMA, American Registry of Medical Assistants
• National registered Certified Medical Assistant (NRCMA) from the NAHP, National Association of Health Professionals.
• Experience with, and the ability to understand patient medical records, physicians orders, and medical orders is required.
• Understand and conduct yourself per accepted clinical standards and the ability to maintain strict HIPAA compliance.
• A high level of oral and written communication skills and typing skills are required.
• Must be adaptable to being in front of patients or able to work at workstations outside the clinic.
  
  

Benefits

New England Cancer Specialists offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package to our employees. Our benefits include medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurances. Company-paid Life Insurance, Short Term, and Long-Term disability insurances as well as Long Term Care insurance are offered 1st of the month after your hire date. Other benefits include a company-sponsored retirement program, generous Paid Time Off in addition to 10 Company-paid holidays, a Wellness Program, and other voluntary benefits.

Keyword: Certified Medical Assistant, RMA, CMA, CCMA, ARMA, Medical Assistant, MA, rooming,

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