Medical Assistant | OBGYN | Full-Time | Portland, ME

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   

EQUAL EMPLOYER OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT: 

InterMed is an equal opportunity workplace and prohibits discrimination or harassment of any kind. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.