Medical Assistant - Pediatrics, Farmington

Franklin Hospital

Nursing/Clinical Support

Req #: 72188

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.

Position: Medical Assistant - Pediatrics

Location: Farmington, Maine

Employment Type: Full-Time (40 hours)

Join Our Caring Pediatric Team!

Are you passionate about helping children and supporting families? We are seeking a compassionate and detail-oriented Medical Assistant to join our Pediatrics team in Farmington. In this role, you will provide clinical and administrative support, ensuring a safe, welcoming, and efficient environment for our young patients and their families.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare exam rooms and assist providers with patient care
• Take vital signs, record medical histories, and update patient charts
• Administer medications and immunizations as directed by providers
• Perform basic lab tests and collect specimens
• Schedule appointments, verify insurance, and assist with patient communications
• Educate families on health, wellness, and treatment plans

Summary:

The Medical Assistant 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 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)

• 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, NCCT, or NREMT certification preferred. Current BLS certification required or must obtain within 30 days of start date. A NH Med Tech License, or NH EMT and National Registry EMT 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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