*Current MaineHealth employees are not eligible - must be separated from MaineHealth for at least 6-months*
No previous cardiology experience required
Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00AM - 4:30PM.
No on-call requirements.
Position Summary
The Medical Assistant I 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 I functions under the license of a provider when performing clinical and other patient care responsibilities.
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 1 year of eligibility. Current BLS certification within 3 months of hire required. An NH Med Tech License is required for those positions located in New Hampshire.
Experience: Relevant experience as a Medical Assistant preferred.
Additional Skills/Requirements Required: N/A
Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: N/A
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