Medical Assistant or Clinical Team Assistant, CNA - Palliative Care

Description

Maine Medical Center

Nursing / Clinical Support

Req # : 50767

For a limited time MaineHealth is offering sign on bonuses for Medical Assistants and CTA's :

• 0-1 years of experience eligible for $4,000 (full time) - MA
• 1+ years of experience eligible for $5,000 (full time) - MA
• Up to $2,500 sign on bonus for Clinical Team Assistants

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 Palliative Care Medical Assistant or Clinical Team Assistant plays a key role in our outpatient practice located in Scarborough, ME. The MA / CTA is part of an interdisciplinary team that cares for patients and supports families through complex illnesses. Palliative care focuses on quality of life and helps align the individual's medical care with their goals and priorities. The MA / CTA fosters a compassionate environment and is instrumental in the patient experience and operations of the clinic. This is a part time position with no weekends. Flexible scheduling is available.

Summary - Medical Assistant

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 MA 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

Summary - Clinical Team Assistant

The Clinical Team Assistant is responsible for performing daily patient service functions to support the clinical team in the delivery of patient care. The Clinical Team Assistant functions under the license of a provider when performing clinical and other patient care responsibilities.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

1. Education : Graduate of an accredited vocational program, community college, or university in the field of health sciences or a student in a health science program that required clinical experience for advancement; or completion of an MA program that did not require a clinical externship; or completion of a healthcare vocational program with a patient facing component; or completion of the CTA apprentice program, or equivalent relevant clinical patient facing experience will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. 2. License / Certifications : Current BLS certification within three months of hire required. 3. Experience : N / A 4. Additional Skills / Requirements Required : N / A 5. Additional Skills / Requirements Preferred : N / A

Additional Information

With a career at any of the MaineHealth locations across Maine and New Hampshire, you'll be working with health care professionals that truly value the people around them - both within the walls of the organization and the communities that surround it.

We offer benefits that support an individual's needs for today and flexibility to plan for tomorrow - programs such as paid parental leave, a flexible work policy, student loan assistance, training and education, along with well-being resources for you and your family.

MaineHealth remains focused on investing in our care team and developing an inclusive environment where you can thrive and feel supported to realize your full potential. If you're looking to build a career in a place where people help one another deliver best-in-class care, apply today.