Job Description:

New England Cancer Specialists (NECS) is currently seeking a full time Medical Assistant to join our Kennebunk location. The Medical Assistant will give top line care to a wide variety of patients dealing with cancer and blood disorders.  Duties include, rooming patients, taking patient vitals/height/weight, completing review of symptoms forms, reviewing medications, assisting in the infusion center, phlebotomy and general clerical duties to assist in day to day operations of the office. 

NECS is a private medical practice composed of 15 Oncologists and hematologists.  Serving the State and region from 5 different locations in Maine and New Hampshire.  NECS is committed to achieving the best outcome and providing unmatched support in all areas for every patient.  Nationally recognized as 1 of 12 Oncology Medical Homes in the Nation.  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 rooming patients and preparing for the physician/APP visit- i.e. ht, we, vital signs, review of symptoms, review of medication lists, histories.
• Draw blood/phlebotomy as needed
• Intramuscular and Subcutaneous injections on various body sites
• Assist physicians with procedures as needed
• EKGs
• Assist in the completion of FMLA and Disability paperwork
• Enter orders into the EMR and related systems for medication, laboratory and radiology services
• Stock, inventory and order medical supplies as needed.

Monday-Friday work week, no nights.
Weekends: Periodic: this position participates with other medical assistants in the weekend urgent care coverage 4-5 times per year. 
Travel: Rare

Experience and Skills:

• Must have a degree or certificate in Medical Assisting from an accredited school of Medical Assistance. 2 year Associates degree in a Credentialed Medical Assistant program strongly preferred.
• You must have (1) of the following credentials or be eligible to obtain (1) of the following credentials, based upon the credentialing organization's eligibility requirements within 90 days of hire:
• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)- from AAMA, American Association of Medical Assistants
• Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) from AMT, American Medical Technologists
• Certified Clinical medical Assistant (CCMA) from NHA, National Healthcareer 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 for Health Professional.
• Previous experience with insurance prior-authorization, medication refills, and preparing charts preferred.
• Active BLS preferred
• Experience with and ability to understand patient medical records, physician's orders and medical orders.
• Understand an conduct yourself in accordance with accepted clinical standards and the ability to maintain strict HIPAA compliance
• High level of computer skills and experience with electronic medical records (EMR's) is required
• Ability to communicate with patients, family members, co-workers and providers in an effective and compassionate way.
• Must have high level oral and written communication skills, typing skills are required.

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. Tuition reimbursement. Generous Paid Time Off. Company paid holidays. Paid membership to professional organizations.

The Practice is committed to helping professionals maintain their certifications by providing them with opportunities to earn Continuing Education, which may include reimbursement for tuition costs and examination fees; and time off for continuing education and exams. The company also pays for reasonable travel and lodging if needed for continuing education events, registration cost, and meals if needed.

Our employees donate 100% of their Friday Jeans Money back to our patients. When we wear jeans to work on Friday, we agree to donate $2.00 to help those in need. This money is distributed to the Financial Advocates in our Topsham, Scarborough, Kennebunk, and Portsmouth sites, and then changed into gift cards to help our patients with food, gas, and other necessity they may need.