New England Cancer Specialists

Medical Assistant - Float

Scarborough, ME 04070
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New England Cancer Specialists (NECS is currently seeking a full-time Monday-Friday 40 hr Certified Medical Assistant to join our team, ME location. The ideal candidate will be able to travel on an as needed basis to our clinics in Topsham, Scarborough, and Kennebunk. Reimbursement for mileage available.   The Certified Medical Assistant will give topline care to a wide variety of patients dealing with cancer and blood disorders. Duties include rooming patients, taking patient vitals, completing review of symptoms forms, reviewing medications, assisting in the infusion center, and phlebotomy. The Certified Medical Assistant will work within a team of professionals including a physician, APP, primary nurse navigator, and a patient care coordinator. This position is eligible for a sign on bonus paid out after 90 days of employment up to $3000 \*\  Current and former employees are not eligible for the bonus.\*\

NECS offers competitive pay, new employees are eligible to earn up to 3.2 weeks of Paid Time Off in their first year with the practice, as well as an additional 10 paid company holidays. We offer medical, dental and vision insurance and eligibility starts 1st of the month after your hire date!

NECS is a private medical practice composed of 15 oncologists and hematologists serving Maine and New Hampshire from 5 different locations. NECS is committed to achieving the best outcomes and providing unmatched support in all areas for every patient. Nationally recognized as 1 of 12 Oncology medical Homes in the nation and the first private practice to become a member of the Dana Farber Cancer Care Collaborative. NECS brings together top clinicians, researchers, and dedicated medical professionals, clinical and non-clinical to create the best possible experience for our patients.

Job Duties:

  • Facilitate office visits by greeting and room patients and preparing for the physician/APP visit. Ie. Ht, we, vital signs, review of symptoms, review of medications lists, and histories.
  • Phlebotomy and blood draws
  • IM and SubQ injections on various body sites
  • Assist physicians with procedures as needed
  • Perform EKG’s
  • Assist in the completion of FMLA and Disability paperwork.
  • Stock, inventory, and order medical supplies as needed.

Work Week: Monday- Friday no nights

Weekends: Periodic participation in the weekend Urgent Care Clinic is Scarborough 4-5 times per year.

Travel: Periodic travel to other NECS Clinic sights may be needed for coverage purposes.

Requirements

  • Degree or Certificate in Medical Assisting from an accredited school. 2 year Associates degree is preferred.
  • You must have one of the following credentials or be able to obtain one of the following credentials, based upon the credentialing organizations' eligibility requirements within 60 days of hire:
    • Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) from the AAMA, American Association of Medical Assistants
    • Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) from AMT, American Medical Technologists
    • Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) from NHA, National Health Career Association.
    • National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) from NCCT, National Center for Competency Testing.
    • Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) from ARMA, American registry of Medical Assistants
    • National registered Certified Medical Assistant (NRCMA) from the NAHP, National Association of Health Professionals.
  • 2+ years of experience as a Medical Assistant performing administrative and clinical tasks.
  • Experience with insurance prior-authorizations, medication refills, and preparing charts is required.
  • Active BLS card is Preferred
  • Experience with, and the ability to understand patient medical records, physician’s orders, and medical orders is required.
  • Understand and conduct yourself per accepted clinical standards and the ability to maintain strict HIPAA compliance.
  • A high level of oral and written communication skills and typing skills are required.
  • Must be adaptable to being in front of patients or able to work at workstations outside the clinic.

Benefits

  • New England Cancer specialists offers competitive pay and benefits to our employees.  Benefits include medical, prescription, dental and vision insurances.  Short Term and Long Term disability insurances, long-term care insurance, various voluntary plans, tuition reimbursement, generous paid time off, and company paid holidays.
  • NECS is committed to helping professionals maintain their certifications by providing them with opportunities to earn required continuing education credits, which may include reimbursement for tuition costs, examination fees, certification fees, recertification fees, testing fees, and licensing fees.
  • Jeans Fridays: for a $2.00 donation employees can wear jeans on Fridays.  100% of this moment goes back to NECS patients in the form of gift cards to help with food, gas, and other daily necessities they have.

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