Statement of the job:

The University of Maine at Farmington (UMF) seeks applicants to fill the position of Medical Assistant - CL2. We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Medical Assistant to join our healthcare team. In this role, you will be pivotal in providing high-quality care and assisting in the smooth day-to-day operations within the healthcare clinic. You will perform a variety of clinical and administrative tasks to support our healthcare professionals, enhancing patient experiences and contributing to overall office efficiency.

In this role you may delegate and/or coordinate work assignments and smaller projects to student workers, temporary employees and /or regular employees; may instruct others in work methods and/or procedures; may verify the work of others; may encourage teamwork and group efforts; may troubleshoot problems and issues of a more complex nature requiring significant knowledge of relevant policies, practices and rules.

The starting rate is $19.59 per hour for a new hire or the appropriate transfer rate for a current employee within the ACSUM collective bargaining unit. In addition, the University will contribute up to a 4% matching contribution to the UMS retirement plan.

The University of Maine at Farmington offers a highly competitive benefits package that includes holiday and sick time, medical, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance, a tuition waiver program for employees and eligible dependents, retirement plan options, and more. Visit our benefits website (https://www.maine.edu/human-resources/benefits/) to learn more.

Essential Duties, including but not limited to:

• Maintains medial supply inventory.

• Orients and directs MA students with supervision and oversight by physician, PA or NP.

• Supervises of MA I, with oversight by physician, PA or NP.

• May be assigned as HIPAA Compliance officer for the work unit with oversight by the Health Services Director.

• Performs phlebotomy, CLIA-Waived laboratory testing; obtains cultures as ordered by a and/or medical professional.

• Reviewing, interpreting, and explaining policies/procedures to students/parents/other staff.

• Using proper judgment and initiative in handling issues from students, parents, faculty, staff and the public.

• Assisting in developing policies and procedures to improve business processes.

• Trains staff and students on specialized programs and/or work procedures.

• Troubleshoots technological problems and coordinating with technical support services.

• Researching, sorting and summarizing a variety of routine and some non-routine data and information; integrating information from multiple data sources, and applying basic problem solving as needed.

Complete job description (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DqOZFs_YElg1awQhH1I3bvz0gKlSHMLX/view?usp=sharing)

Knowledge Requirements

• Privacy/Confidentiality Principles

• Basic health/clinical concepts

• Customer service principles

• Modern office procedures and equipment

• Record keeping principles

• Mathematical concepts

• English language, grammar, and punctuation, medical terminology

• Report preparation techniques

• Filing system

• Basic Budgeting principles

• Computers and related software applications including EMR's

Skills Requirement (include, but not limited to)

• Maintaining confidentiality

• Managing multiple tasks

• Proficiency at clinical tasks and procedures

• Providing exemplary customer service

• Maintaining records and files

• Preparing reports

• Monitoring budgets

• Using computers and related software applications

Required Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent G.E.D

• Certification as Medical Assistant or completion of approved Medical Assistant Program

Preferred Qualifications

• Two years medical assistant experience

• Certification by the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA)

To apply, click on the ‘Apply Now’ button below and submit the following:

• Cover Letter

• Resume

• List of contact information for three (3) professional references

Important items to know about the recruitment process:

• Review of applications will begin at the end of business day on September 30, 2024.

• We are not able to consider applicants who require Visa sponsorship.

• Incomplete recruitment materials will not be considered.

• If materials are received after the recruitment deadline, review will be at the discretion of the University.

• The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screenings.

  In complying with the letter and spirit of applicable laws and pursuing its own goals of diversity, the University of Maine System does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, familial status, ancestry, age, disability physical or mental, genetic information or veterans or military status in employment, education, and all other programs and activities. The University provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Director of Equal Opportunity, 5713 Chadbourne Hall, Room 412, University of Maine, Orono, ME 04469-5713, 207-581-1226. TTY 711 (Maine Relay System).

The University of Maine at Farmington employees are Mandatory Reporters with the exception of UMF’s licensed, clinical medical providers (including athletic trainers), and mental health providers and their clinical interns when working in their capacity as providers.

Clery Act

The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, or Clery Act, mandates that all Title IV institutions, such as the University, prepare, publish, and distribute an Annual Security Report, (ASR) and provide notice of the availability of the ASR to all prospective employees. This report consists of two basic parts: disclosure of the University’s crime statistics for the past three calendar years; and disclosures regarding the University’s current campus security policies. You may view the University’s Annual Security Report (https://www.umf.maine.edu/campus-life/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2023/09/2023-UMF-Annual-Security-Report.pdf) . If you wish to have a paper copy of the ASR or you need to have a copy of the ASR in an accessible format, the University will provide such a copy upon request. Please contact: UMF Department of Public Safety / Campus Police, University of Maine at Farmington, 149 Quebec Street, Farmington, Maine 04938-1994, tel 207-778-7400.

About the University of Maine System

The University of Maine System (UMS), established in 1968, consists of seven universities and the University of Maine School of Law, spread across various locations in Maine. UMS provides system-wide services and governance from these locations, leveraging the distinct strengths and collaborations among its institutions to advance strategic priorities for UMS (https://www.maine.edu/strategic-plan/) and the state of Maine.

Choosing UMS means opting for a high quality of life supported by excellent benefits such as tuition waivers, robust retirement contributions, and comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability. Maine's diverse landscapes, from accessible wilderness and rugged coastline to urban centers and rural communities, offer numerous cultural activities, strong public schools, safe neighborhoods, and high-quality healthcare. Discover more about Maine's exemplary lifestyle on the Maine Office of Tourism website (https://visitmaine.com/plan-your-visit/relocating-to-maine) .