Job Description
Description Trellis Health | Portland, ME
Medical Assistant or Clinical Team Assistant
40-Hours / Full-Time
Day-Shift
Req #: 52651
TrellisHealth,a start-up subsidiary of MaineHealth,is looking for a passionate, Medical Assistant or Clinical Team Assistant to join their care team.
To learn more, please visit us at our website,trellishealth.org, or contact Connor Lemay at: Connor.Lemay@MaineHealth.org | 207-661-6892
Medical Assistant (MA) Summary: The Medical Assistant I 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 I 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, or NCCT certification preferred or achieved within 1 year of eligibility. 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.
- Experience: Relevant experience as a Medical Assistant preferred.
- Additional Skills/Requirements Required: N/A
- Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: N/A
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Medical Assistant II (MA) Summary: The Medical Assistant II 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 II 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) : - 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 one year of eligibility. 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.
- Experience: One year of experience as a Medical Assistant or 6 months of experience and certification required.
- Additional Skills/Requirements Required: N/A
- Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: N/A
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Clinical Team Assistant (CTA) Summary: The Clinical Team Assistant is responsible for performing daily patient service functions to support the clinical team in the delivery of patient care. The Clinical Team Assistant functions under the license of a provider when performing clinical and other patient care responsibilities.
Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills And Abilities (KSAs): - Education: Graduate of an accredited vocational program, community college, or university in the field of health sciences or a student in a health science program that required clinical experience for advancement; or completion of an MA program that did not require a clinical externship; or completion of a healthcare vocational program with a patient facing component; or completion of the CTA apprentice program, or equivalent relevant clinical patient facing experience will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
- License/Certifications: Current BLS certification within three months of hire required.
- Experience: N/A
- Additional Skills/Requirements Required: N/A
- Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: N/A
Additional Information With a career at any of the MaineHealth locations across Maine and New Hampshire, you’ll be working with health care professionals that truly value the people around them – both within the walls of the organization and the communities that surround it.
We offer benefits that support an individual's needs for today and flexibility to plan for tomorrow – programs such as paid parental leave, a flexible work policy, student loan assistance, training and education, along with well-being resources for you and your family.
MaineHealth remains focused on investing in our care team and developing an inclusive environment where you can thrive and feel supported to realize your full potential. If you’re looking to build a career in a place where people help one another deliver best-in-class care, apply today.
If you have questions about this role, please contact:
Connor Lemay | Connor.Lemay@mainehealth.org
Job Tags
Full time, Apprenticeship, Work at office, Flexible hours, Day shift,