Medical Assistant

Overview

Harrington Family Health Center (HFHC) is a vital community health provider committed to delivering high-quality, compassionate care to the residents of Downeast Maine. Our facility offers a range of medical, dental, and behavioral health services, embodying a mission to improve community wellness through exceptional patient care. HFHC provides comprehensive services in family medicine, podiatry, behavioral health, and dental care.

• Assist providers by prepping charts, taking vital signs, drawing blood, processing lab specimens, conducting telephone work, and supporting providers during patient encounters.
• Participate as a member of the patient care team to provide care to individual patients.
• Present a positive and professional image in interactions with staff and the public.
• Maintain confidentiality in accordance with health center policies and procedures.
• Participate in daily huddles.
• Maintain hand hygiene.
• Administer immunizations.
• Perform fluoride varnish applications of pediatric patients.
• Report laboratory results or messages to the patient per medical provider request.
• Perform appropriate documentation in electronic medical records.
• Document tobacco use and if screening is positive, provide cessation counseling.
• Conduct screenings such as depression screening/PHQ9, anxiety screening, pediatric and trauma screening.
• Review and send messages to providers as appropriate.
• Complete and fax prior authorizations.
• Conduct PPD tests and properly document.
• Responsible for patient rooming, including room cleaning and stocking.
• Administer EKGs and other testing procedures as designated.
• Properly dispose of biohazardous materials.
• Use pulse oximetry.
• Assist with data collection for the quality improvement team to ensure high quality of care.
• All other duties as assigned.

• High School diploma or GED equivalent.
• Preferred: 1 year experience as medical assistant in an outpatient setting and/or specialty area.
• Medical Assistant Program certificate preferred but the center will train the right candidate.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Full Time

• Starting at $17, negotiable based on experience and qualifications.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, and a retirement plan.