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We are seeking a Medical Assistant to become a part of our team! You will perform routine administrative and clinical assignments to help patients get and stay well and to keep the medical office running smoothly.
Responsibilities:
- Regularly talk to patients and relay doctor's questions and instructions
- Perform routine clinical tasks to support the physicians including point of care tests like urinalysis and EKG
- Draw blood
- Administer injections and immunizations
- Communicate with insurance companies for proper billing procedures and prior authorizations for medications and referrals
- Measure and record vital signs to prepare a patient for a visit with the doctor
- Perform basic telephone triage
- Answer phone calls and schedule appointments
- Handle all administrative duties in a timely manner
Qualifications:
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
- Reliability
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Previous experience in healthcare
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Superior customer service skills and a high level of professionalism
- Familiarity with medical billing procedures
- Affinity for working well as part of a team
Galbraith Family Medicine is a family-owned, independent primary care practice located in the rural town of Limerick, Maine, whose mission it is to provide quality healthcare to the whole family. For the last 14 years Doctors David and Kathryn Galbraith have been managing chronic illness, treating acute problems and promoting a healthy lifestyle to prevent disease for patients of all ages in our community. We are looking to hire a full time Medical Assistant to join our team who is caring, energetic, organized, reliable and professional, and who is equally un-intimidated by a busy front reception desk or a nervous patient undergoing a minor skin procedure in the office.
