Medical Assistant | Endocrinology | Portland, ME

SUMMARY:  

The Medical Assistant (MA) is responsible for assisting with comprehensive care management in outpatient settings, including both primary and specialty care, under the delegation of a licensed clinician. To ensure a strong emphasis on delivering patient- and family-centered care, this role involves a highly collaborative relationship with physicians, advanced practitioners, and other healthcare professionals. 

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES: Possesses the clinical competencies necessary to perform the essential tasks of a Medical Assistant (MA). 

• Gathers and updates relevant patient information and vital signs in patient charts based on visit type. 

• Completes clinical tasks as directed by licensed Clinician: 

• Medication and/or vaccine administration 

• Performs diagnostic screenings 

• Accurately collects and prepares specimens for testing 

• Sets up and assists with in-office clinical procedures 

• Refills medications per protocol 

• Completes patient clinical documents 

• Maintains clinical equipment and supplies including rotation, stocking and cleaning. 

• Documents accurately, appropriately and timely into patients’ chart. 

• Performs administrative duties as assigned including patient outreach and scheduling. 

• Coordinates patient care management with in-house specialties, community resources, home health, hospital or acute care. 

• Completes mandatory educational requirements and maintains required  certification.  

• Maintains strict confidentiality in alignment with HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability) guidelines and InterMed policies. 

• Perform other duties as assigned to support the mission, vision and values of InterMed. 

MISSION AND VALUES: 

• Follows InterMed’s mission to provide patient-centered primary care, putting the patient first to deliver high quality, high value care. 

• Provide the highest quality care to our patients with a level of service that exceeds their expectations. 

• Maintain a positive attitude and always treat our patients and each other with dignity and respect. 

• Insist on honesty and integrity from each other and our business partners. 

• Make teamwork a core component of our relationships between physicians, staff, and patients. 

• Embrace change to better serve our patients. 

• Use business practices that feature individual accountability and group responsibility to ensure delivery of high value healthcare.