Medical Assistant or Clinical Team Assistant - Scarborough Surgical Services

Description


Nursing/Clinical Support
Req #: 48243

For a limited time MaineHealth is offering sign on bonuses for Medical Assistants:

0-1 years of experience eligible for $4,000 (full time)

1+ years of experience eligible for $5,000 (full time)

• Eligible candidates are hired (offer accepted) into a Full or Part time MA position.
  Bonus amount prorated for Part time hires, per diem hires are ineligible.
• Current MaineHealth member employees are ineligible; former MaineHealth Members are ineligible until greater than 6 months separation from employment.

Key Responsibilities

• Patient Care & Triage
• Room patients, complete visit documentation, and support clinical needs.
• Assist with disability paperwork, work notes, home health orders, and related documentation
• Exam Room & Supply Management
• Clean and prepare rooms between patients.
• Stock exam rooms and order supplies
• Documentation & Correspondence
• Manage incoming faxes, route lab and imaging results per protocol, and complete necessary forms.
• Obtain provider signatures and ensure timely faxing/scanning into the patient chart.
• Compliance & Safety Checks
• Perform daily controlled substance counts.
• Conduct weekly checks on eyewash stations, mini bins, AED, and suction equipment.
• Chart Preparation & Operational Support
• Abstract new patient charts.
• Organize supplies
• Why Join Us?
  At Scarborough Surgical Services, you'll be part of a collaborative and patient-focused team within MaineHealth. We value teamwork, initiative, and a proactive approach to patient care. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to surgical excellence while growing your clinical skills in a supportive environment. Hours are Mon-Fri 8:30am - 5pm

Medical Assistant Summary:

The Medical Assistant (MA) role is assigned duties and responsibilities related to patient care and administrative support in a team-based environment while promoting a smooth flow of patients through the office. The Medical Assistant MA role functions under the license of the physician/advanced practice practitioner when performing clinical and other patient care responsibilities.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

1. Education: High School diploma or GED preferred. Must meet one of the following requirements: Graduated from an accredited vocational institution or community college in Medical Assisting with 160 hours of clinical experience completed; or completion of an Adult Education Medical Assistant program and 6 months of clinical experience in a practice setting; or 1 year of clinical experience in a multi-provider practice setting (equivalent experience will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis).
2. License/Certifications: Current AAMA, NHA, AMT, or NCCT certification preferred or achieved within one year of eligibility. Current BLS certification required or must obtain within 30 days of start date. A NH Med Tech License, or NH EMT and National Registry EMT license is required for those positions located in New Hampshire.
3. Experience: One year of experience as a Medical Assistant or 6 months of experience and certification required.
4. Additional Skills/Requirements Required: N/A
5. Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: N/A

Clinical Team Assistant - Summary
The Clinical Team Assistant is responsible for performing daily patient service functions to support the clinical team in the delivery of patient care. The Clinical Team Assistant functions under the license of a provider when performing clinical and other patient care responsibilities.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

1. Education: Graduate of an accredited vocational program, community college, or university in the field of health sciences or a student in a health science program that required clinical experience for advancement; or completion of an MA program that did not require a clinical externship; or completion of a healthcare vocational program with a patient facing component; or completion of the CTA apprentice program, or equivalent relevant clinical patient facing experience will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
2. License/Certifications: Current BLS certification within three months of hire required.
3. Experience: N/A
4. Additional Skills/Requirements Required: N/A

Additional Information


With a career at any of the MaineHealth locations across Maine and New Hampshire, you'll be working with health care professionals that truly value the people around them - both within the walls of the organization and the communities that surround it.


We offer benefits that support an individual's needs for today and flexibility to plan for tomorrow - programs such as paid parental leave, a flexible work policy, student loan assistance, training and education, along with well-being resources for you and your family.


MaineHealth remains focused on investing in our care team and developing an inclusive environment where you can thrive and feel supported to realize your full potential. If you're looking to build a career in a place where people help one another deliver best-in-class care, apply today.


If you have questions about this role, please contact Jayne B. Conley at [email protected]