What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant for Mobile Medical Unit position at Maine Family Planning?
Are you looking for a position where you can truly make a difference in your community? If so, please consider joining our clinical team providing essential health care services on our Mobile Medical Unit.
Maine Family Planning is seeking a full time Medical Assistant for our Mobile Medical Unit. This position is four days a week based on a 37.50-hour work week with Fridays off.
Position Summary:
The Medical Assistant assists family planning providers in the delivery of administrative and clinical duties under the supervision of the Family Nurse Practitioner as required by the State of Maine. The Medical Assistant for the Mobile Medical Unit (MMU) works collaboratively, assisting the Family Nurse Practitioner and other with Family Planning staff, to provide healthcare with an emphasis on quality sexual and reproductive health services, primary care services, harm reduction services, and wound care. Candidate must be able to work in a team environment. Excellent customer service skills and professional demeanor are required. Follows all Maine Family Planning policies and clinical protocols.
The candidate will be expected to travel with the Mobile Medical Unit team in the Bangor or Augusta area with occasional travel to other sites. A valid driver's license and reliable transportation is required.
General Expectations:
- Be committed to organization’s mission, vision, and values.
- Follows established policies and procedures and complies with all safety requirements.
- Communicates in an open, respectful and honest manner.
- Communicates proactively with the supervisor regarding workflow, problems, suggestions, etc.
- Conforms to acceptable attendance/punctuality standards as expressed in Employee Handbook.
- Be neat and maintain personal appearance and hygiene as appropriate for the position.
- Adheres strictly to confidentiality at all times.
Experience and Skill Requirements: The following experience and skills are considered essential:
- 1-2 years working in social/health services.
- Ability to be organized, manage systems, computer skills.
- Knowledge of OSHA, HIPAA and CLIA guidelines
- Experience working with electronic medical records.
- Commitment to family planning mission
The following education requirements are considered essential:
- Certification from a Medical Assistant Training Program required.
Health, dental, vision, life, short- and long-term disability insurance, 403 (b) plan, vacation, sick and holiday pay included.
It is Maine Family Planning’s policy to ensure equal employment opportunities without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, citizenship, genetic information, whistleblower status, military/veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Maine Family Planning is an Equal Opportunity Employer.