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 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.
Responsibilities + Skills
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) National Healthcareer AssociationNational Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) National Center for Competency Testing
Education
Graduate from a Medical Assistant program requiredMust 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
Experience