We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Medical Assistant to join our client, an established Orthopaedic office in Portland ME. This candidate will be responsible for performing a variety of duties in the clinical area, focusing on the delivery of quality patient care. Includes assisting physicians with direct patient care and handling the rooming and intake of patients, casting, injections as assigned, and other clinical duties as assigned by the Clinic Supervisor.

This is a great temp-to-hire opportunity for clinical candidates (certified or uncertified) seeking experience in a new specialty. This candidate will start in a 12-week temporary contract, with an official offer presented to the right candidate at the end of the contract.

Responsibilities:

• Greet all patients in person or via phone in a polite, prompt, and helpful manner while maintaining professional behavior and adherence to organizational values.
• Prepares patients for the health care visit by directing and accompanying them to the examining room.
• Verifies patient information by interviewing patients, gathers and inputs medical history, collects and inputs information for the history and physical, and confirms the purpose of visit and patient concerns.
• Perform preliminary physical tests; blood pressure, weight, and temperature; initiates and inputs patient history summary to be reviewed by the physician.
• Secures patient information and maintains patient confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records, keeping patient information confidential.
• Counsel patients by reviewing physician's orders and questions.
• Shares educational materials and information with patients by providing medication and diet information and instructions per supervisor and/or provider guidance.
• Maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by establishing and following standards and procedures and complying with legal regulations.
• Completes timely records accurately by inputting patient examination, treatment, and test results into the EHR.
• Serves and protects the physician or healthcare provider practice by adhering to professional standards, policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements, and accreditation as applicable.
• Practices and promotes infection control practices; applies principles of aseptic technique, standard, universal, and transmission precautions.
• Adheres to organizational infection control and PPE policies and procedures.
• Maintains confidentiality.

Qualifications:

• Current MA, CNA, Athletic Trainer, Rad Tech, LPN or other relevant clinical credential, certification, with relevant work history.
• Current license as applicable issued by the State of Maine or eligible for licensure, certification within 6 months of date of hire.
• Current BLS required or achieved within 3 months of date of hire.
• Knowledge of and experience in healthcare field, medical office protocols/procedures
• Skill in performing clinical assistant tasks appropriately.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills necessary for interacting with patients, physicians, supervisors, and other staff.
• Skill in time management, prioritizing, and medical care coordination
• Ability to organize and accomplish tasks to meet changing demands daily.
• Ability to demonstrate compassion and caring in dealing with others.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to project and maintain a professional image.
• Ability to work independently and excel as part of a team.
• Excellent customer service skills
• Proficient computer skills with knowledge of electronic medical records