Medical Assistant

Medical AssistantThe Medical Assistant supports the practice's patients and ensures smooth daily operations. Screens patient calls for providers and assists providers with procedures.Essential Functions:Ability to communicate verbally in a professional manner with patients, providers, and staff.Ability to follow directions from physician or mid-level provider.Ability to record patient data in electronic medical record for providers (i.e., vital signs, vision tests, histories, etc.).Providing patient education on medications as needed.Ability to process lab work, office procedures, and make appointments for diagnostic or specialty testing while educating patients about procedures and preparation for procedures.Prepares (including stocking medical supplies as needed) and cleans exam rooms for provider/patient needs.Completes proper sterilization of all office instruments and equipment as necessary.Assesses all clinical calls with provider to determine acuity.Must have the ability to administer injections and have knowledge of immunizations.Maintains smooth flow in daily schedule between providers and patients.Maintains the electronic medical record, reads and adds dictation to records, and scans lab results.Per provider orders, relays patient prescriptions to the pharmacist, follow-up orders, and test-result notifications.Responsible for obtaining and preparing electronic medical record for provider to review and document.Requirements:Availability Requirements:Monday through Friday; hours may vary based on patient care needs.Education and Experience Requirements:High school diploma or equivalent preferred.Maintain Medical Assistant Certification or obtain upon eligibility.Maintain current BLS through the American Heart Association.Certification: CMA, RMA, or other third-party accreditation for Medical Assisting, preferred.Pines Health Services offers a competitive benefits package. You can view the complete details here: Pines Health Services BenefitsEqual Employment OpportunityPines Health Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal or Maine law.