Medical Assistant (MA)-Thayer Internal Medicine 36hr
MaineGeneral Health System
Summary
MaineGeneral Health is offering an exciting opportunity for a Medical Assistant to join our team. If you are a Medical Assistant either by certification or work experience we want you to join our team. As an MA in our organization, your work will be valued by our medical staff, other MAs and many other team members of the medical practice.
Job description
Job Summary
MaineGeneral Health is offering an exciting opportunity for a Medical Assistant to join our team. If you are a Medical Assistant either by certification or work experience we want you to join our team. As an MA in our organization, your work will be valued by our medical staff, other MAs and many other team members of the medical practice.
What you will have
- Positive attitude and team-oriented
- Proficiency in a suite of Microsoft Office applications and multiple computer applications
- Ability to work independently, effectively manage time and multiple priorities, and problem solve within a team setting
- Detail-oriented, with strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task
- Confident and effective oral and written communication skills
What you may be doing
- Working with medical staff to enhance patient care and wellness through rooming and obtaining vital signs, reconciling the medical record, tracking preventative care records, and assisting with patient calls
- Assisting with collecting statistics and preparing patient for their visit with medical staff
- Assisting with basic diagnostic procedures and performing specimen collection as required
- Communicating observed changes in patient condition to medical staff for assessment and documenting any patient care given
- Maintaining equipment and medical supplies, including reordering, stocking, cleaning, and troubleshooting. Maintaining cleanliness and readiness of use of examination and procedural areas
- Performing administrative or clerical duties as assigned, including filing, reception, scheduling, scribing, data entry, prior authorization and patient registration
Candidates must meet one of the following criteria
- Previous Work Experience: Work experience as a Medical Assistant
- Certification: Certified by an accredited Medical Assistant program
- Education: Possession of an associate degree in Medical Assisting from an accredited school
Requirements
- Work experience as a Medical Assistant, OR certification from an accredited Medical Assistant program, OR associate degree in Medical Assisting from an accredited school
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and multiple computer applications
- Ability to work independently, manage time and multiple priorities, and problem solve within a team setting
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task
- Confident and effective oral and written communication skills
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Wellness Programs
- Parental Leave
- Earned Time Off
- Employee Assistance Program
- Payactiv Earned Wage Access
- Tuition Reimbursement
- 403(b) Matching Contributions
- 401(a) Retirement Plan
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability Insurance
- Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Career Development Programs
Company overview
MaineGeneral Health System is Maine's third largest healthcare system, serving the greater Kennebec Valley region with comprehensive medical services. Founded in 1997 and headquartered in Augusta, Maine, the organization employs approximately 5,000 healthcare professionals across Central Maine. As a leading community healthcare provider, MaineGeneral operates multiple medical facilities including the Alfond Center for Health in Augusta and the Thayer Center for Health in Waterville. The system offers a wide range of specialized services including orthopedics, cancer care, women's health, primary care, surgical services, emergency medicine, and rehabilitation. With an annual revenue of approximately $675 million, MaineGeneral is committed to clinical excellence, patient satisfaction, and community health improvement. The organization's mission focuses on enhancing the health of local residents through accessible, high-quality care while maintaining financial stability and operational efficiency. MaineGeneral Health plays a vital role in Maine's healthcare landscape, providing essential medical services to a diverse patient population across multiple counties.