Medical Assistant, Care, Brunswick

About the Role

This is a Medical Assistant position for a Walk-In Care Clinic in Brunswick, Maine. The role is Full-time, 32 hours per week. The environment requires adaptability, organization, efficient prioritization, and a high level of patient service. Strong communication skills are essential for coordinating care with providers, nurses, and front office staff to ensure a positive patient experience. The ability to thrive in a dynamic setting with varying patient volumes and provide compassionate care to patients of all ages is required.

Key Responsibilities

• Room patients.
• Obtain vital signs and medical histories.
• Accurately document information in the electronic medical record.
• Assist providers with examinations and procedures.
• Perform clinical tasks such as specimen collection, point-of-care testing, and EKGs.
• Administer medications and immunizations as directed.
• Greet patients and assist with check-in/check-out processes.
• Prepare patients for examinations.
• Schedule appointments, answer phones, and perform clerical tasks.
• Maintain accurate and confidential patient records in compliance with HIPAA.
• Support behavioral health providers with administrative and clinical duties.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Electronic Medical Record (EMR) documentation.
• HIPAA compliance.
• BLS certification required or must obtain within 30 days of start date.

Qualifications

• Education:
• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• Must meet one of the following:
• Graduated from an accredited vocational institution or community college in Medical Assisting with 160 hours of clinical experience completed.
• Completion of an Adult Education Medical Assistant program and 6 months of clinical experience in a practice setting.
• 1 year of clinical experience in a multi-provider practice setting (equivalent experience will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis).
• License/Certifications:
• Current AAMA, NHA, AMT, NCCT, or NREMT certification preferred.
• A NH Med Tech License, or NH EMT and National Registry EMT license is required for those positions located in New Hampshire.
• Experience:
• Relevant experience as a Medical Assistant preferred.

Sign-On Bonuses

• 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 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.