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MEDICAL ASSISTANT
Covenant Health • Lewiston, ME 04243 • Posted 29 days ago
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The Medical Assistant at Covenant Health functions as a critical member of the medical office team, coordinating patient flow, obtaining vital signs, and administering care as directed by physicians. They are responsible for developing and maintaining interpersonal relationships with patients and families, ensuring patient confidentiality, and respecting patient rights to privacy.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate patient flow
- Obtain temperature, pulse, blood pressure, and weight
- Administer care to patients as directed by physicians
- Develop and maintain interpersonal relationships with patients and families
- Ensure patient confidentiality
- Respect patient's right to privacy
Qualifications
Required
- 2-year Associates degree in credentialed Medical Assistant program preferred
- Certification by a nationally recognized organization (AAMA or NHA) or a graduate from 2-year accredited program AND obtain certification within one year of hire
- 1 year of previous MA experience preferred
- Medical terminology required
- Working knowledge of office practice and procedures
- Excellent guest relations and interpersonal skills
- Good command of the English language
- Effective use of telephone skills
Full Job Description
The starting rate for this position is: $20.00
The rate of pay displayed reflects the beginning of the pay scale. At the time of an offer, the determination of your offer will reflect your skills and experience as it relates to the position.
Job Summary
Serves as a Medical Assistant in a practice or Urgent Care by primarily assisting providers and acting as a backup for reception. Clinical care provided to patients is within the scope of practice defined for medical assistants and as directed by the provider.
Job Requirements
+ Certification by a nationally recognized organization which includes a competency exam.
+ Those organizations include the American Association of Medical Assistants, the National Center for Competency Testing, and the National Health Career Association.
+ Graduation from an accredited 2-year Medical Assistant program is preferred.
+ Basic Life Support certification is required.
+ Working knowledge of office practice and procedures.
+ Handle multiple priorities.
+ Computer skills.
+ Must have excellent patient relations and interpersonal skills.
+ Must read, write, speak, and comprehend the English language.
+ Effective use of telephone skills.
+ Medical Terminology required.
Covenant Health Mission Statement
We are a Catholic health ministry, providing healing and care for the whole person, in service to all in our communities.
Our Core Values:
-Compassion
We show respect, caring, and sensitivity towards all, honoring the dignity of each person, especially the poor, vulnerable, and suffering.
-Integrity
We promote justice and ethical behavior and responsibly steward our human, financial, and environmental resources.
-Collaboration
We work in partnership, dialogue, and shared purpose to create healthy communities.
-Excellence
We deliver all services with the highest level of quality while seeking creative innovation.
Applicants, employees, and former employees are protected from employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, and genetic information (including family medical history).
The rate of pay displayed reflects the beginning of the pay scale. At the time of an offer, the determination of your offer will reflect your skills and experience as it relates to the position.
Job Summary
Serves as a Medical Assistant in a practice or Urgent Care by primarily assisting providers and acting as a backup for reception. Clinical care provided to patients is within the scope of practice defined for medical assistants and as directed by the provider.
Job Requirements
+ Certification by a nationally recognized organization which includes a competency exam.
+ Those organizations include the American Association of Medical Assistants, the National Center for Competency Testing, and the National Health Career Association.
+ Graduation from an accredited 2-year Medical Assistant program is preferred.
+ Basic Life Support certification is required.
+ Working knowledge of office practice and procedures.
+ Handle multiple priorities.
+ Computer skills.
+ Must have excellent patient relations and interpersonal skills.
+ Must read, write, speak, and comprehend the English language.
+ Effective use of telephone skills.
+ Medical Terminology required.
Covenant Health Mission Statement
We are a Catholic health ministry, providing healing and care for the whole person, in service to all in our communities.
Our Core Values:
-Compassion
We show respect, caring, and sensitivity towards all, honoring the dignity of each person, especially the poor, vulnerable, and suffering.
-Integrity
We promote justice and ethical behavior and responsibly steward our human, financial, and environmental resources.
-Collaboration
We work in partnership, dialogue, and shared purpose to create healthy communities.
-Excellence
We deliver all services with the highest level of quality while seeking creative innovation.
Applicants, employees, and former employees are protected from employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, and genetic information (including family medical history).
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