Medical Assistant- Certified - Medication Mgmt - Adult

The compensation range listed reflects the range Northern Light Health anticipates relying on in setting the wages for the position. The range may not necessarily include all additional compensation elements available, such as differentials, incentive programs and benefits.

Northern Light Acadia Hospital

Department: Medication Mgmt - Adult

Position is located: Acadia

Work Type: Full Time

Hours Per Week: 40.00

Work Schedule: Variable

Salary Range : $20.27 - $30.90

Exempt: No

Summary:

To provide clinical support for medical practitioners, assist practitioner in the performance of Medical Procedures, conduct follow up with the patients concerning lab and other tests results, triage patient calls as needed. Performs phlebotomy work and injections, manage patient records, act as a liaison between patient, hospital, other providers and the practitioners.

Responsibilities :

• Prepares patients to be seen by provider. • Assists provider with minor surgical procedures. • Performs in office testing and treatment. • Triage patient calls as needed. • Remind patient of appointment as necessary. • Collect necessary reports/information prior to patients’ appointments. • Execute standing orders, routine preventative services and/or prescription refills as authorized by provider. • Notify patient of applicable results, communicating recommendations of diagnostic studies, as instructed by provider. • Provide educational information to patients as required. • Answer questions from patient/patient family or supply a resource that will have the answer. • Understands and properly utilizes EMR. • Documents all required information appropriately in patient charts/EMR. • Performs job utilizing all resources with minimal waste of supplies, materials, and time. • Performs job within allotted time frame. • Demonstrates safe behavior in all aspects of job. • Utilizes higher education, seminars, professional publications, and hospital in services to remain current in profession. • Supports and contributes to practice administration. • Maintain patient confidentiality at all times. • Orders or notifies proper staff of need for clinical supplies/stocks supplies. • Properly utilizes and maintains all equipment for job. • Schedules/Reschedules patients as necessary. • Maintain a safe environment which includes knowing and understanding hospital and departmental policies and procedures. • Report and directly address identified environmental hazards when appropriate. • Report and directly address violations of patient safety policy and/or protocol when involved or observed.

Other Information:

Certified Medical Assistant Certification Required.

Competencies and Skills

• Behaves with Integrity and Builds Trust: Acts consistently in line with the core values, commitments and rules of conduct. Leads by example and tells the truth. Does what they say they will, when and how they say they will, or communicates an alternate plan.
• Cultivates Respect: Treats others fairly, embraces and values differences, and contributes to a culture of belonging, empowerment, and cooperation.
• Fosters Accountability: Creates and participates in a work environment where people hold themselves and others accountable for processes, results and behaviors. Takes appropriate ownership not only of successes but also mistakes and works to correct them in a timely manner. Demonstrates understanding that we all work as a team and the quality and timeliness of work impacts everyone involved.
• Practices Compassion: Exhibits genuine care for people and is available and ready to help; displays a deep awareness of and strong willingness to relieve the suffering of others.

Education

• Required High School Diploma/General Educational Development (GED)

Working Conditions

• Potential exposure to hazardous materials.
• Extend body and limbs to reach items.
• Prolonged periods of sitting.
• Prolonged periods of standing.
• Prolonged periods of walking.

Northern Light Acadia Hospital is regional psychiatric hospital in Bangor, Maine, providing acute mental health care and telehealth psychiatry across the state. As the behavioral health member of Northern Light Health, Acadia Hospital offers specialized care through programs like Behavioral Home Health, integrated behavioral health in primary care settings, and a geriatric Mood and Memory clinic that participates in clinical trials for new Alzheimer’s treatments. Northern Light Acadia Healthcare, a subsidiary of the hospital, delivers outpatient services including substance use disorder treatment and case management. Through these programs, we serve patients from every part of Maine.

We are a member of Northern Light Health, an integrated statewide health delivery system that is raising the bar with no-nonsense solutions that are leading the way to a healthier future for our state . Northern Light Health offers a broad range of services, including nine hospitals, primary care and specialty physician practices, long-term care, home health and hospice agencies, and emergency ground and air transport.

Bangor, Maine is a vibrant small city with easy access to Maine’s spectacular coast, mountains, and lakes. Schools rank among New England’s best with the flagship campus of the University of Maine located in the neighboring town of Orono. Bangor serves as the regional hub for medicine, the arts, and commerce. Bangor International Airport offers direct and one-stop service to most major destinations.

Questions? Contact Talent Acquisition:
phone: 207-973-7100
email: talentacquisition@northernlight.org