Medical Assistant - Breast Health

Central Maine Healthcare

  • Lewiston, ME
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 12 days ago
Overview:Central Maine Healthcare is seeking a Medical Assistant to join our Breast Health team!Up to $5,000 sign on bonus available!*This is a Full Time, benefits eligible position.Central Maine Healthcare is an integrated healthcare delivery system serving 400,000 people living in central, western and Midcoast Maine. CMH's hospital facilities include Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston, Bridgton Hospital and Rumford Hospital. CMH also supports Central Maine Medical Group, a primary and specialty care practice organization. Other system services include the Central Maine Heart and Vascular Institute, a regional trauma program, LifeFlight of Maine's southern Maine base, the Central Maine Comprehensive Cancer Center and other high-quality clinical services.If you are passionate about making a difference and are looking for your next great career opportunity, we look forward to reviewing your application!Responsibilities:The position of Medical Assistant (MA), functions as an integral member of the interdisciplinary healthcare team in providing direct patient care. The MA performs routine administrative and patient care support duties that assist the medical team in the examination and treatment of patients and ensure the clinic/office runs efficiently. The MA provides clerical support under the supervision of the practice manager and assists clinically in the delivery of patient care in the medical practice under the supervision of the provider. The MA works with the Practice Leadership in accordance with CMH department policies and procedures and operates within the American Association of Medical Assistants guidelines. The MA communicates with the appropriate person (Provider, Clinical Coordinator, Team Leader, and/or Practice Manager) about changes in patient's status and results of diagnostic studies.Qualifications:
  • Current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS required.
  • Must have an Associates’ Degree from of an accredited school of medical assistance or a certificate in Medical Assisting or currently hold a valid certification, (CMA, RMA, CCMA) with two or more years of experience.
  • You must have one (1) the following credentials or be eligible to obtain 1 (one) of the following credentials, based upon the credentialing organization’s eligibility requirements, within 90 days of hire:
  • Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) – American Association of Medical Assistants
  • Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) – American Medical Technologists
  • Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) – National Healthcareer Association
  • Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) – The American Registry of Medical Assistants
Knowledge, skills and abilities:
  • Heavy lifting and the ability to transport stretcher and wheelchair patients may be required.
  • Working knowledge of sterile techniques and special procedures that are applicable to work performed.
  • Working knowledge of procedures and techniques involved in administering routine and special treatments to patients.
  • Medical terminology
  • Excellent organizational and interpersonal communication skills
  • Ability to perform multiple tasks or activities simultaneously, provide quality patient service, prioritize and use critical thinking
  • Effectively communicate with patients in a supportive and tactful manner
Employment Status: Full Time Shift: Days Equal Employment Opportunity:CMH actively promotes diversity in its workforce at all levels of the organization. We strive to create and maintain a setting where we celebrate cultural and other differences and consider them strengths of the organization. CMH is an equal opportunity workforce and no one shall discriminate against any individual with regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or veteran status with respect to any offer, or term or condition, of employment. We make reasonable accommodations to the known physical and mental limitations of qualified individuals with disabilities.

Central Maine Healthcare