Medical Assistant - School Based Health Center Wiscasset

Description

Lincoln Hospital

Nursing / Clinical Support

Req # : 49148

For a limited time MaineHealth is offering sign on bonuses for Medical Assistants :

0-1 years of experience eligible for $4,000 (full time)

1+ years of experience eligible for $5,000 (full time)

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.

This is a part-time, 20-hour per week position. During summer & school vacations this position will be required to fill in for 20 hours at one of our other primary care locations.

The Medical Assistant 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 II role functions under the license of the physician / advanced practice practitioner when performing clinical and other patient care responsibilities.

This role is part of the Lincoln Hospital School Based Health Center (SBHC) team, primarily based in Wiscasset at Middle High School but position may support any of the five SBHCs including Medomak Valley, Boothbay Region or Morse High Schools and Lincoln Academy as needed. Because this position is based in a community clinic, work focuses on patient outreach, care coordination and scheduling rather than traditional MA role. If you are interested in working within this dynamic team, meeting health needs in the community, please apply. Find out more about the School Based Health Center programs here .

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

• 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).
• 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. Fully remote care team members are exempt from BLS certification requirement. A NH Med Tech License, or NH EMT and National Registry EMT license is required for those positions located in New Hampshire.
• Experience : One year of experience as a Medical Assistant or 6 months of experience and certification required.
• Additional Skills / Requirements Required : N / A
• 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.

If you have questions about this role, please contact sarah.polk@mainehealth.org