Medical Assistant (MA) - Behavioral Health

Description

Maine Behavioral Healthcare

Nursing/Clinical Support
Req #: 351

• 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.

• The Medical Assistant will work closely with the Psychiatrists and Advanced Practice Providers to provide comprehensive psychiatric care in a supportive, team-based environment. This is a fast-paced ambulatory psychiatric practice providing care to patients within a collaborative setting.

  Duties will include but be not limited to: rooming patients, refills and in-basket management, chart preparation, scheduling, and providing administrative support to our providers.

  This is a Mon- Friday, 40/hr week position. No nights, weekends or major holidays

Summary:

The Medical Assistant (MA) role is assigned duties and responsibilities related to patient care and administrative support in a team-based environment while promoting a smooth flow of patients through the office. The Medical Assistant role functions under the license of the physician/advanced practice practitioner when performing clinical and other patient care responsibilities.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

1. Education: High School diploma or GED preferred. Must meet one of the following requirements: Graduated from an accredited vocational institution or community college in Medical Assisting with 160 hours of clinical experience completed; or completion of an Adult Education Medical Assistant program and 6 months of clinical experience in a practice setting; or 1 year of clinical experience in a multi-provider practice setting (equivalent experience will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis). 2. License/Certifications: Current AAMA, NHA, AMT, or NCCT certification preferred or achieved within one year of eligibility. Current BLS certification required or must obtain within 30 days of start date. A NH Med Tech License, or NH EMT and National Registry EMT license is required for those positions located in New Hampshire. 3. Experience: One year of experience as a Medical Assistant or 6 months of experience and certification required. 4. Additional Skills/Requirements Required: N/A 5. Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: N/A