Medical Assistant Urgent Care at InterMed, P.A. in Scarborough, ME

Job description

• Join our exciting new location at Scarborough Downs! We’re hiring now for an anticipated December 2026 start date as we build our fresh, growing team. Our brand-new building is currently targeting a spring 2027 opening, with the official opening date to be announced. Be part of the team from the very beginning and help us bring this exciting new location to life!
• The Medical Assistant (MA) is responsible for assisting with comprehensive care management in outpatient settings, including both primary and specialty care, under the delegation of a licensed clinician. To ensure a strong emphasis on delivering patient- and family-centered care, this role involves a highly collaborative relationship with physicians, advanced practitioners, and other healthcare professionals.

Responsibilities

• CORE RESPONSIBILITIES: Possesses the clinical competencies necessary to perform the essential tasks of a Medical Assistant (MA).
• Gathers and updates relevant patient information and vital signs in patient charts based on visit type.
• Medication and/or vaccine administration
• Performs diagnostic screenings
• Accurately collects and prepares specimens for testing
• Sets up and assists with in-office clinical procedures
• Refills medications per protocol
• Completes patient clinical documents
• Maintains clinical equipment and supplies including rotation, stocking and cleaning.
• Documents accurately, appropriately and timely into patients’ chart.
• Performs administrative duties as assigned including patient outreach and scheduling.
• Coordinates patient care management with in-house specialties, community resources, home health, hospital or acute care.
• Completes mandatory educational requirements and maintains required certification.
• Maintains strict confidentiality in alignment with HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability) guidelines and InterMed policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the mission, vision and values of InterMed.

Requirements

• Required education: Successful completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program
• Associate's degree program preferred
• Experience: 0+ years of experience
• Prior ER/Urgent Care experience is preferred, but we are happy to train the right candidate.
• Current CMA or RMA certification preferred
• BLS required within 6 weeks of hire
• Demonstrates excellent professional judgement, phone skills and prioritization decision-making skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and respond to rapidly changing, sometimes acute patient care needs
• Knowledge of OSHA standards and regulations
• Professional appearance and demeanor
• Proficient in Windows and Microsoft applications, and electronic medical record (EMR) experience preferred
• Licenses & Certifications
• Required
• Basic Life Support

Skills

Required

• Professional appearance and demeanor

Preferred

• Current CMA or RMA certification

Benefits

• The estimated compensation range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications, and other job-related reasons. Certain positions may be eligible for incentive compensation plans above and beyond base compensation.