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medical assistant Belfast, ME

Waldo County General Hospital

Full Time Belfast, ME 47267 - 32629 USD ANNUAL Today

Job description

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.

What we do here changes the world. Working together so our communities are the healthiest in America. That’s where you come in.

Once you join us you won't want to leave. We want to take care of the team that cares for our communities. Our total rewards package includes the benefits you’d expect from a top healthcare organization (benefits, insurance, etc.), plus:

Paid Time Off (PTO): The longer you stay, the more time off you’ll accrue!
Life & Disability Insurance
Paid Family Leave
Tuition reimbursement
Build your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan!
Wellness programs that include: Health and well-being, employee assistance, financial and emotional well-being, healthy payback programs and much more!

How did we become recognized as one of America's Best Large Employers in 2022 by Forbes? It's simple: we believe in investing in our care team.

You’re valued. In 2021 alone, MaineHealth invested over $100 million in compensation for our team.
Your safety comes first. We prioritize the health and safety of all care team members, providing appropriate personal protective equipment, testing and access to additional wellness benefits.
Your career matters. Learn and grow with MaineHealth through our training and education opportunities.

Your Role:
The Primary Care Medical Assistant (MA) is assigned duties and responsibilities related to patient care in a team-based environment. The MA will assist providers in the care and treatment of patients, including administrative support, while promoting a smooth flow of patients through the office and helping to create a calm, supportive atmosphere. The Primary Care Medical Assistant will need to be comfortable in a fast-paced environment, where flexibility and adaptability are essential.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

Education: Graduate of an adult education or college Medical Assistant program with less than 1 year work experience; or Certified Nursing Assistant or ED Tech with one year of experience; or 2 years of experience in a medical office or outpatient hospital setting or other relevant clinical experience or education will be evaluated on a case by case basis.

License/Certifications: Certifications accepted are National Healthcare Association (NHA), American Medical Technologist (AMT), National Certified Medical Assistant (NCCT) or American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA). If not currently certified, must obtain NHA certification within 3 months of eligibility.

Experience: See "Education."

Knowledge of medical terminology.

Demonstrated knowledge of computer systems and applications with typing or computer skills.

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos; ability to write simple correspondence; ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations.

Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers; ability to perform operations using units of American money and weight measurements, volume and distance.

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization exists; ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.