Job Description
At Central Maine Healthcare our team members are committed to providing exceptional care and experiences for our community and for each other every day.Position Summary:The Medical Assistant is responsible and accountable for the support of the delivery of patient care in the physician office setting. Demonstrates outstanding customer service skills on behalf of Central Maine Heart Associates. The Medical Assistant practices in accordance with CMHA’s Clinical Policies and Procedures and operates within the American Association of Medical Assistants guidelines. The Medical Assistant promotes team work with staff, physicians, and personnel in other departments; and supports the values of CMHA. Provides direct and indirect patient care in the practice. Provides care that reflects initiative, flexibility and responsibility indicative of professional expectation with a minimum of supervision. Determines priorities of care based on physical and psychosocial needs, as well as factors influencing patient flow through the system. Communicates with Clinical Coordinator, Team Leader, and/or Practice Manager about changes in patient’s status, and results of diagnostic studies.
Responsibilities + Skills
Education
Provides and ensures direct and optimal patient care under the supervision of the Clinical Coordinator/Team Leader, and/or Practice Manager.Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.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.
Experience
