Medical Assistant

Medical AssistantPines currently has a full-time opening for a Medical Assistant in our Caribou Health Center. Qualified applicants must exhibit a commitment to our vision, mission, and goals while delivering exceptional patient care. Applicants must be competent with computers, have excellent verbal and written communication skills, be an outstanding listener, be a problem solver, prioritize workload, and be able to work professionally and independently.Position Summary: Responsible for the patients of the practice, ensuring smooth daily operations. Screens patient calls to the physician, assists physician with procedures and performs duties at work sites as designated.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 records for providers (i.e., vital signs, vision tests, histories, etc.).Providing patient education on medications as needed.Ability to process lab work, and office procedures, and make appointments for diagnostic or specialty testing while educating patients about procedures and preparation for procedures.Education and Experience Requirements:High school diploma or equivalent.Maintain Medical Assistant Certification or obtain at the time of eligibility.Certification: CMA or RMA, or other certification through a third-party accreditation for Medical Assisting preferred.Pines 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.