Medical Assistant - Gastroenterology - Temporary (6 months)

Description

Nursing/Clinical Support
Req #: 66911

This 6 - month temporary MA Procedure Scheduling role supports our Gastroenterology team and is ideal for candidates with strong EPIC proficiency. The ideal candidate will reside in Maine or NH.

Training & Work Arrangement:

• 4-6 weeks of in-office training, followed by
• Remote work for the remainder of the assignment
• Expected duration: approximately 6 months

Key Responsibilities:

• Highvolume procedure schedulingfor patients
• Frequent outbound phone callsto patients to coordinate appointments, gather necessary information, and ensure readiness for upcoming procedures
• Maintain accuracy and efficiency when navigating EPIC scheduling workflows

• Strong EPIC experience in scheduling, clinical support, or related workflows

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 MA 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, NCCT, or NREMT certification preferred or achieved within one year of eligibility. (Prior to 5/01/25 MA IIs with 10 years MA experience and employed by MaineHealth as a MA in the most recent 5 years are exempt from certification requirement) 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 (without certification) or as a MaineHealth Clinical Team Assistant; or 6 months of experience as a certified Medical Assistant.
4. Additional Skills/Requirements Required: N/A
5. Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: N/A

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Additional Information

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