Medical Assistant

Chest Medicine Associates

Medical Assistant

South Portland, Maine

Chest Medicine Associates is seeking multiple Medical Assistants to be based in our South Portland practice.

• High school diploma or Associate’s degree.
• Medical Assistant certification is preferred with clinical experience.
• Current BLS certificate is required.
• Prior experience in a Sleep Medicine/Pulmonology practice is desirable.
• Ability to understand patient’s medical records and physicians’ orders.
• Ability to communicate tactfully and effectively with patients, family members, coworkers, and physicians/APPs.
• Proficient computer skills, use of electronic medical record (EMR), typing and mousing are required.

• Hourly pay in the range of $23-27 depending on years of experience and qualifications.
• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance
• $3000 sign on bonus to be paid in 1/3 increments at 30 days, 90 days, and 6 months of employment.
• 401K with match
• PTO and paid holidays
• Profit sharing
• Paid parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Convenient location in South Portland, Maine

• Support physicians and APPs primarily practicing sleep medicine or pulmonology.
• Handle incoming communications by phone and patient portal and route to physicians or APPs as appropriate.
• Communicate replies, results, and recommendations to patients from physicians or APP.
• Room patients, obtain vital signs, and reconcile medication lists.
• Process requests for medication refills or durable medical equipment (DME) supplies.
• Coordinate completion of forms for DME, Bureau of Motor Vehicles, etc.
• Coordinate prior authorizations for medications and tests.