About this opportunity
Mount Desert Island Hospital lists this Health Center Medical Assistant opportunity in southwest harbor, Maine. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Community Health Care ProviderProvides quality health care in the community, in keeping with community values and as outlined in the MDIHO Mission Statement. Provides direct and indirect assistance to providers to care for patients who present with urgent, emergent, preventive or potential health problems. Participates in the organization and management of the clinic, rendering safe patient care while maintaining a clean, safe patient environment.MDI Hospital and Birch Bay Retirement Village offer a competitive salary, robust medical/dental/vision/life insurance, identity theft protection program, matching retirement plan, ample paid time off, a comprehensive award winning wellness program with reimbursement incentives, generous tuition reimbursement, and continuing education benefits. Some positions may qualify for a sign on bonus and relocation assistance.MDI Hospital and Birch Bay Retirement Village provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, caste, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, veteran status, or other characteristics protected by applicable state and local non-discrimination laws.Education, Training or Certifications RequiredHigh school diploma or equivalent.Graduate of a CCMA, RMA or CMA program, with national CCMA, RMA or CMA certification.BLS certification.Experience RequiredExperience in customer service.Medical office experience preferred.Special RequirementsEmotional maturity and good people skills required.Ability to work with distressed or anxious patients or family members required.Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with changing/variety of different employees.Team focused, ability to work and provide support to the team.Intermittent weekend coverage required.Cognitive RequirementsAbility to take in, process and apply clinical information in a wide variety of patient care situations.Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.Ability to listen effectively to patients and employees and route them to appropriate personnel.Physical DemandsMust be able to stand, walk and bend for up to 8 hours per day.Must be able to lift and carry 25-50 lbs.Must have adequate hearing, vision and manual dexterity.Ability to assist patients in rising from exam table, push wheelchair patients and assist patients in rising from and returning to wheelchair.Must be physically able to perform CPR.EnvironmentPotential for exposure to blood and body fluids.Potential for exposure to infectious diseases.
Worksite address
southwest harbor, ME, 04679, US
Who can apply
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