Medical Assistant | Internal Medicine | Portland, Maine

Job Description

Job Description

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 :

Follows InterMed’s mission to provide patient-centered primary care, putting the patient first to deliver high quality, high value care.

Provide the highest quality care to our patients with a level of service that exceeds their expectations.

Maintain a positive attitude and always treat our patients and each other with dignity and respect.

Insist on honesty and integrity from each other and our business partners.

Make teamwork a core component of our relationships between physicians, staff, and patients.

Embrace change to better serve our patients.

Use business practices that feature individual accountability and group responsibility to ensure delivery of high value healthcare.

Have fun as we carry out our mission to serve.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES :

Required education : Successful completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program

Associate's degree program preferred

Experience : 0+ years of experience

Required license / Certifications :

Current CMA or RMA certification preferred

BLS required within 6 weeks of hire

Demonstrates excellent professional judgement, phone skills and prioritization decision-making skills.

Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and respond to rapidly changing, sometimes acute patient care needs

Knowledge of OSHA standards and regulations

Professional appearance and demeanor

Proficient in Windows and Microsoft applications, and electronic medical record (EMR) experience preferred