Medical Assistant or LPN - Hepatology & Infectious Disease

Description

Nursing/Clinical Support
Req #: 22702

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.

Gilman clinic is a small, close-knit, high functioning team, committed to the patients we care for. This practicefocuses on two specialties - Hepatology and Infectious Disease (ID). The Hepatology side treats patients with all types of liver conditions, including pre and post liver transplant. The ID side treats viral hepatitis, HIV, and provides services for the prevention of HIV. The office is open Monday-Friday, 8am-4:30pm. We are looking for an MA or LPN who is available during these hours, although flexibility in the schedule would be considered for the right candidate. Primary responsibilities include rooming patients, administering vaccines, completing medication refills, inputting labs and abstracting charts. There are several opportunities to participate in more hands on skills such as administering IM injectable medication, performing fibroscans, and assisting with clinic performed paracentesis procedures. The ideal candidate is thoughtful and compassionate about the care they deliver, adaptable to the day to day changes in healthcare, and works collaboratively in a team setting.

Summary:
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 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

If you have questions about this role, please contact Jayne B. Conley at jayne.conley@mainehealth.org