What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant-Optometry position at Fish River Rural Health?
Fish River Rural Health is a Federally Qualified Health Center with a unique service delivery model and a strong value system in a healthy work culture. Employees are expected to be kind and treat others with respect and dignity. A happy work environment lends to a healthy place for St. John Valley residents to seek healthcare.
Residents always have a choice. Fish River Rural Health aims to be authentic in our philosophical work and care delivery environment. We are proud to consistently achieve gold quality achievement and believe that we do so with highly competent staff and strong work culture.
Our team enjoys their community and loves giving back. Want to have fun and be fulfilled? Join our team!
Generous employment benefits include:
- 13 paid holidays
- Sick and personal time tiered upward with years of service
- Health insurance
- Professional courtesy
- Bereavement pay
- Jury duty pay
- Retirement contributions without a required match
- Life & disability insurance
- Competitive wages
- Career advancement
- Shift differential
- Employee incentives
Fish River Rural Health is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) and a National Health Service Corp (NHSC) approved site. NHSC-approved sites are healthcare facilities that provide outpatient, ambulatory, and primary health services in Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs), which are communities with limited access to care. The NHSC is a Federal government program that offers financial and other support to Corps Members.
MEDICAL ASSISTANT – OPTOMETRY / Bolduc Avenue Health Center
Fish River Rural Health is accepting applications for a full time Medical Assistant to join our growing healthcare organization. The fulfilling job opportunity is currently available at The Bolduc Avenue Health Center in Fort Kent. This position is a work life balance, four-day work week. If you enjoy working in a fast-paced clinic office setting, have excellent customer service skills and enjoy interacting with patients, this position is for you! FRRH is where employees are valued and have a dedication and compassion for the patients we serve. FRRH has a full spectrum of integrated, primary care professionals available. Like us on Facebook. A rewarding job opportunity awaits you. Wait no longer, come join Fish River Rural Health’s Team!
Qualified individuals are encouraged to send a letter of interest, resume, and three professional references to:
Fish River Rural Health
Attn: Elizabeth Marin, Director of Optometry and Chiropractic Services
12 Bolduc Avenue,
Fort Kent, ME 04743
Qualifications
- Medical Assisting and Patient Care skills
- Knowledge of Medical Terminology
- Experience in Medical Office tasks
- Familiarity with managing Medical Records
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Ability to multitask and work well in a team
- Previous experience in an optometry or healthcare setting is a plus but not required. On-the job-training available!
Role Description
This is a full-time on-site role for a Medical Assistant-Optometry at Fish River Rural Health in Fort Kent, ME. The Medical Assistant-Optometry will be responsible for assisting with medical procedures, managing medical records, providing patient care, and ensuring the smooth operation of the optometry office.