Medical Assistant | ENT | South Portland, ME | 40-Hours

SUMMARY

The Support Medical Assistant (MA) provides clinical and administrative support in outpatient primary and specialty care under a licensed clinician. This role emphasizes patient- and family-centered care through collaboration with healthcare professionals and manages instrument supply, including inspection, decontamination, and sterilization.

Core responsibilities

• Has the clinical skills and competencies necessary to perform the essential tasks of a Medical Assistant (MA)
• Gathers and updates relevant patient information and vital signs in the chart based on visit type.
• Prepares patients for visits by obtaining pertinent data and vitals.
• 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 BLS 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

Environmental Maintenance Functions (Derm/Mohs/Audiology/ENT)

• Performs environmental maintenance duties as assigned for clinical equipment within Dermatology, Mohs, Audiology and ENT departments.
• Ensures proper cold chain management for the storage of medications and therapeutic injections.