Medical Secretary - Rheumatology

For a limited time MaineHealth is offering up to $2,000 Sign on bonus for all eligibleMedical Secretaries! Eligible candidates are hired (offer accepted) into a Full or Part time Medical Secretary position. Bonus amount prorated for Part time hires, per diem hires are ineligible. Current MaineHealth member employees are ineligible; former MaineHealth Members are ineligible until greater than 6 months separation from employment. What we do here changes the world. Working together so our communities are the healthiest in America. That’s where you come in.Benefits Once you join us you won't want to leave. We want to take care of the team that cares for our communities. Our total rewards package includes the benefits you’d expect from a top healthcare organization (benefits, insurance, etc.), plus: Paid Time Off (PTO): The longer you stay, the more time off you’ll accrue! Life & Disability Insurance Paid Family Leave Tuition reimbursement Build your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan! Wellness programs that include: Health and well-being, employee assistance, financial and emotional well-being, healthy payback programs and much more! Mid Coast Medical Group–Rheumatology has an immediate need for a full-time (40 hour per week) Medical Secretary to join our care team. The Medical Secretary is responsible for providing administrative and office support for the providers in a busy practice.Position SummaryThis position will function as a team member of the Mid Coast Medical Group and will facilitate the goals of this office which are: To deliver quality patient care that includes maintaining strict patient confidentiality. To present a positive and respectful attitude to patients, co-workers and the community for Mid Coast Health Services and its subsidiaries. To operate efficiently and ensure prudent use of resources. Position Summary The Physical Therapist performs physical therapy evaluations, develops plans and carries out treatments to restore function, relieve pain, and prevent disability following disease, injury, or loss of a body part; helps patients reach their maximum performance, in accordance with the Plan of Care prescribed by the physician. Provides all aspects of care based on standards established by the American Physical Therapy Association. Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) Education: Minimum of a Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university in an accredited Physical Therapy program. License/Certifications: Active Physical Therapist license required. Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) required. Experience: Prior experience working in a hospital, nursing home or outpatient Physical Therapy Department is preferred. Knowledge of chart/medical record documentation and terminology requirements and federal/state laws related to release of health care information Excellent communication and interpersonal skills necessary for interacting with patients, physicians, supervisors and other staff Ability to maintain professional manner even under stressful situations Proficient computer skills Additional InformationWith a career at any of the MaineHealth locations across Maine and New Hampshire, you’ll be working with health care professionals that truly value the people around them – both within the walls of the organization and the communities that surround it.We offer benefits that support an individual's needs for today and flexibility to plan for tomorrow – programs such as paid parental leave, a flexible work policy, student loan assistance, training and education, along with well-being resources for you and your family.MaineHealth remains focused on investing in our care team and developing an inclusive environment where you can thrive and feel supported to realize your full potential. If you’re looking to build a career in a place where people help one another deliver best-in-class care, apply today.