At Central Maine Healthcare our team members are committed to providing exceptional care and experiences for our community and for each other every day.

Central Maine Healthcare is seeking a Medical Assistant in a scribe capacity to join our Manchester Care Center team!

Up to $5,000 sign on bonus available!*

This is a Full Time, benefits eligible position.

Position Summary:

The position of Scribe (MA), functions as an integral member of the interdisciplinary healthcare team. The scribe partners closely with the assigned provider to support the provider in their clerical functions. The scribe will support the provider in documentation, order entry, and efficiency management. The scribe will be present with the provider during patient visits and perform documentation and order entry on the provider’s behalf. The scribe works with the Practice Leadership in accordance with CMH department policies and procedures and operates within the American Association of Medical Assistants guidelines. The Scribe communicates with the appropriate person (Provider, Clinical Coordinator, Team Leader, and/or Practice Manager) about changes in patient's status and results of diagnostic studies.

Essential Functions:

• Accurately and efficiently document patient visits in real-time while the provider conducts patient assessments and examinations.
• Accurately documents history, physical exam, assessment and plan, and enters orders for procedures, consults, and other additional follow-up orders.
• Conducts pre-visit planning to prepare notes ahead of clinics visits, accurately locating and documenting past medical histories, results, and other relevant information for the upcoming visit.
• Checks on the status of labs, imaging studies, and other pertinent information in real-time, as needed during the patient visit.
• Partners closely with the assigned provider to ask follow-up questions or obtain clarification to ensure documentation is accurate, complete and meets regulatory requirements.
• Other duties as assigned by practice leadership.

Education and Experience:

• Current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS required.
• Must have an Associates’ Degree from of an accredited school of medical assistance or a certificate in Medical Assisting or currently hold a valid certification, (CMA, RMA, CCMA) with two or more years of experience.
• You must have one (1) the following credentials or be eligible to obtain 1 (one) of the following credentials, based upon the credentialing organization’s eligibility requirements, within 90 days of hire:
  • Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) – American Association of Medical Assistants
  • Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) – American Medical Technologists
  • Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) – National Healthcareer Association
  • Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) – The American Registry of Medical Assistants

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Medical terminology
• Ability to adapt to individual circumstances and provider needs.
• A typing speed of 50+ WPM
• Strong computer skills – technologically savvy
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to perform multiple tasks or activities simultaneously, provide quality patient service, prioritize and use critical thinking
• Effectively communicate with patients in a supportive and tactful manner

If you are passionate about making a difference and are looking for your next great career opportunity, we look forward to reviewing your application!