Medical Assistant

Job description

**Medical Assistant (multiple openings)** **Trellis Health** **Brunswick, Maine** **Trellis Health** is seeking **Medical Assistants** to work in our Brunswick, Maine practice and play a crucial role in shaping clinical practices and patient experiences from the ground up. This position requires flexibility, a high level of autonomy, and a proactive approach to both problem-solving and patient care. ### Requirements of the Medical Assistant: - High school diploma or GED and must meet one of the following requirements: graduated from an accredited vocational institution or community college in Medical Assisting with 160 hours of clinical experience completed; or completion of an Adult Education Medical Assistant program and 6 months of clinical experience in a practice setting; or 1 year of clinical experience in a multi-provider practice setting - **1+** years of experience as a Medical Assistant required - Current AAMA, NHA, AMT, or NCCT certification preferred - Basic Life Support certification: Within the first 90 days after hiring - NSHC Health Coaching Certificate within 6 months of hiring - Must possess strong digital literacy skills, demonstrate proficiency with telehealth platforms, and maintain a high standard of patient care and communication in a virtual setting - Ability to effectively collaborate with clinical and administrative team - Ability to communicate effectively with patients, while embodying Trellis’ values of empathy, compassion, competence, and exceptional quality - Ability to work onsite in Brunswick, Maine Monday-Friday 8:30-5 ### Benefits of the Job: - Medical, Dental and Vision options - Competitive pay in the range $20-30+/ hour based on experience and level - Up to 5% bonus based on company performance - HSA options - Retirement plan options - Generous PTO and paid holidays - Employer facilitated NSHC Health Coach Certificate - Rewarding opportunity with an employer who is building a new model of primary care while delivering it in real time, grounded in relationships, access, and collaboration ### Responsibilities of the Medical Assistant: - Greets and rooms patients; measures and monitors vital signs - Observes, documents, and reports patient's condition, medical history, etc. to provider - Administers medication, immunizations, injections, and removes sutures and changes dressings per protocol or as directed by provider - Performs specimen collection and transport as directed by the provider - Prepares prescription renewals within the EMR and may approve prescription refills - Enters labs, x-rays, and other diagnostics per protocol or as directed by the provider - Assists with patient education, under the direction and guidance of the provider - Prepares, cleans, and disinfects exam and treatment rooms, equipment - Provides health coaching to a defined group of patients to support healthy lifestyle choices. Follows up with coached patients via weekly calls - Assists other personnel with patient appointment scheduling - Actively participates in care team huddles, collaborating with the care team to ensure efficient coordination of daily clinic schedules