Medical Assistant | Pediatrics | Portland, Maine

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES : Possesses the clinical competencies necessary to perform the essential tasks of a Medical Assistant (MA).

• Gathers and updates relevant patient information and vital signs in patient charts based on visit type.
• Completes clinical tasks as directed by licensed Clinician :
• Medication and / or vaccine administration
• Performs diagnostic screenings
• Accurately collects and prepares specimens for testing
• Sets up and assists with in-office clinical procedures
• Refills medications per protocol
• Completes patient clinical documents
• Maintains clinical equipment and supplies including rotation, stocking and cleaning.
• Documents accurately, appropriately and timely into patients' chart.
• Performs administrative duties as assigned including patient outreach and scheduling.
• Coordinates patient care management with in-house specialties, community resources, home health, hospital or acute care.
• Completes mandatory educational requirements and maintains required certification.
• Maintains strict confidentiality in alignment with HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability) guidelines and InterMed policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the mission, vision and values of InterMed.

MISSION AND VALUES :

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES :

WORK ENVIRONMENT : Definitions :

N : Never - 0 hours / day

I : Infrequently - 1-2 hours / day

O : Occasionally : 2-3 hours / day 10-20 min / hour,

F : Frequently : 3-5 hours / day 20-40 min / hour,

C : Continuously : 6-8 hours / day 40-60 min / hour, >

66%

Handling Tolerances

Lift

Lift

Lift

Lift

Lift

Carry

Carry

Carry

Carry

Push

Push

Push

Push

Push

Pull

Pull

Pull

Pull

Pull

Sit : F

Stand : F

Walk : F

Climb (Stairs / Ladders) : I

Balance : O

Bend (waist to floor) : F

Squat : F

Kneel : I

Crawl : I

Reach : F

Handling : F

Simple Grasp : F

Fine Manipulation : F

Repetitive Motion : F

Keyboarding / Mouse : F

Screen Time : C

Potential Exposure to :

Latex : This position has no or very little exposure to latex, but we cannot guarantee a latex free work environment.

Travel Between InterMed Sites Required : Yes

Environmental Conditions :

Machinery :

Protective Equipment :

Visual, Hearing, Dexterity and Mental Demands :

EQUAL EMPLOYER OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT :

InterMed is an equal opportunity workplace and prohibits discrimination or harassment of any kind. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, gender identity and / or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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