Medical Assistant - Gynecology Oncology

Description

Nursing/Clinical Support
Req #: 50684

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.

The Gynecology Oncology Medical Assistant is an integral member of our incredible team of Registered Nurses, Patient Service Specialists, Nurse Practitioners , Medical Assistants and Physicians serving care to women with gynecologic cancer across the state and northern NH.

Key responsibilities of the Gynecologic Oncology Medical Assistant include rooming patients, chaperoning and assisting in exams and procedures, prior authorizations, preparing prescription renewals, answering phone call and mychart messages with the support of an RN, specimen collection, ordering, stocking and maintaining exam rooms.

Our Gynecology Oncology team strives to live out our organization's values, working together, as a team, to provide patient centered, quality, comprehensive care to each and every patient that steps through our doors.

This is a full-time position during the Monday-Friday work week. Flexibility for 10 hour shifts once fully trained and the possibility of remote work one day a week once fully trained.

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. 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.
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.conley@mainehealth.org