Medical Assistant - Orthopedics & Sports Medicine

Description

Nursing/Clinical Support
Req #: 76897

For a limited time MaineHealth is offering sign on bonuses for Medical Assistants:

0-1 years of experience eligible for $4,000 (full time)

1+ years of experience eligible for $5,000 (full time)

• Eligible candidates are hired (offer accepted) into a Full or Part time MA 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.

This is a full-time, 40 hour per week position.

What we do here changes the world.Working together so our communities are the healthiest in America. That's where you come in.

Join our collaborative Orthopedics team in Belfast, Maine, where you'll play an essential role in supporting patients through every step of their care journey. As a Medical Assistant, you will work alongside providers and clinical staff to deliver high-quality, compassionate care in a fast-paced specialty setting. Responsibilities include assisting with patient intake, preparing exam rooms, supporting procedures, coordinating care, and ensuring a positive patient experience.

This is a great opportunity for someone who is organized, team-oriented, and passionate about helping patients regain mobility and improve their quality of life. Our team values professionalism, communication, and a supportive work environment where you can grow your skills and make a meaningful impact every day.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

1. Education: High School diploma or GED preferred. 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 (equivalent experience will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis).
2. License/Certifications: Current AAMA, NHA, AMT, NCCT, or NREMT certification preferred or achieved within one year of eligibility. (Prior to 5/01/25 MA IIs with 10 years MA experience and employed by MaineHealth as a MA in the most recent 5 years are exempt from certification requirement) Current BLS certification required or must obtain within 30 days of start date. Fully remote care team members are exempt from BLS certification requirement. A NH Med Tech License, or NH EMT and National Registry EMT license is required for those positions located in New Hampshire.
3. Experience: One year of experience as a Medical Assistant (without certification) or as a MaineHealth Clinical Team Assistant; or 6 months of experience as a certified Medical Assistant.
4. Additional Skills/Requirements Required: N/A

5. Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: N/A

6. Additional Information

   
   MaineHealth is committed to fostering a supportive, inclusive environment where care team members can thrive while making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve across Maine and New Hampshire. We offer competitive benefits including paid parental leave, flexible work options, student loan assistance, professional development opportunities, and well-being resources-so you can grow your career while feeling supported both personally and professionally.

   We recognize the value each team member brings to our organization.Any offer of employmentwill depend onqualificationssuch asskills, relevant experience, education, certifications,and otherjob-relatedfactors. Thebase rangeis an estimate and does notreflect the full valueofourtotal compensationpackage.

   The pay range for this position is $21.09to $27.12 per hour.

   Compensation for part-time positions isdeterminedon a prorated basis consistent with the scheduled hours and applicable full-time equivalent (FTE).

   In addition to base pay, MaineHealth offerscomprehensivebenefits, recognition programs, career growth opportunities, and,where applicable,shiftdifferentials or other incentives.

   If you have questions about this role, please contact sarah.polk@mainehealth.org

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   Information collected may be used for legitimate business purposes, including security, safety, compliance, investigations, training, quality assurance, and operational management.