JOB DESCRIPTION

Position Title: Medical Assistant

Department: Health Department

Reports To: Medical Program Coordinator

Rate of Pay/Category: $16.43 - $22.57 / A4

Status/Term: Non-Exempt / Full-time (40 hours)

JOB SUMMARY:

Responsible for assisting providers with patient care, clerical, environmental and organizations tasks such as chart management. Provider information to patients so they may fully utilize and benefit from clinic services. Conveys a positive image of the clinic.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Fulfills patient care responsibilities as assigned which include: checking schedules and organizing patient flow; accompanying patients to exam rooms, administering injections, assisting patients as needed with walking, transfers, dressing, collecting specimens, preparing for exam, etc. Collecting patient history; performing screening per provider guidelines, assisting physicians/nurses with various procedures; charting; relaying instructions to patients/families; answering calls and providing pertinent information.
• Fulfills clerical responsibilities as assigned which may include; sending/receiving patient medical records; obtaining lab/x-ray reports, hospital notes, referral information, etc.; completing forms/requisitions as needed; scheduling appointments, managing charts to ensure information is completed and filed appropriately. Order vaccines and drugs as needed.
• Fulfills environmental responsibilities as assigned which may include: setting up instruments and equipment according to department protocol, cleaning exam rooms, instruments and equipment between patient visits to maintain infection control, cleaning sterilizer according to schedule maintenance program and keeping appropriate records; order, sorting, storing supplies, restocking exam rooms.
• Fulfills organization responsibilities as assigned. May include: respecting/promoting patients’ rights, sharing problems related to patients and/or staff with immediate supervisor quickly.
• Assist in receiving, logging, and collection laboratory specimens. Prepares specimens for technical testing as appropriate.
• Be responsible for following confidentiality procedures as outlined by HIPAA.
• Answer phones and return calls promptly.
• Administration of immunizations to patients of all ages, including review of state database records to ensure children are receiving all age-appropriate immunizations.
• Prior authorizations for medications for insurance purposes.
• Maintain SDS database with up-to-date information and adhere to treatment protocols for exposure.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: (i.e., education required/preferred, skills required/preferred, years of experience required/preferred

Certified Medical Assistant (C.M.A.)

1-2 years of experience in a medical office setting preferred

LICENSES/CERTIFICATES/REGISTRATIONS: (i.e., driver’s license, professional licensing/certification)

State of Maine Driver’s License

C.M.A. (AAMA)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/CONDITIONS/REQUIREMENTS: (i.e., physical requirements of position, job environment/conditions)

Candidate must be able to fulfill all physical responsibilities of the position with reasonable accommodation.

Pre-employment physical will be conducted in accordance with the Penobscot Nation Personnel Policies and Procedures. Native American preference will be adhered to in accordance with the Penobscot Nation Personnel Policies and Procedures

External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled, must be able to perform the essential functions (as listed) either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined by management on an individual basis upon request

How to Apply:
We do not accept Indeed Applications. For a Penobscot Nation application please visit the website below. Send applications to Human.Resources at Penobscotnation.org

https://www.penobscotnation.org/administration/human-resources/

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.09 - $23.47 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Free parking
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• On-the-job training
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Pediatrics
• Primary Care
• Urgent Care

Schedule:

• 5x8
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• Clinic
• In-person

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Old Town, ME 04468: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• EMR systems: 1 year (Preferred)
• Vital signs: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• BLS Certification (Preferred)
• Certified Medical Assistant (Required)

Work Location: In person

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