Medical Assistant - Cancer Care, Rockport - Full-time

Nursing/Clinical Support
Req #: 75080

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.

Medical Assistant – Cancer Care
Hours – Full time, 36 hours per week
Location: Rockport, Maine

We are seeking a compassionate and detail-oriented Medical Assistant to join our Cancer Care team in Rockport, Maine. In this role, you will support providers and clinical staff in delivering high-quality, patient-centered care to individuals undergoing oncology treatment. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact while working in a collaborative and supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Room patients and obtain vital signs, medical histories, and medication reconciliation
• Prepare patients for examinations and assist providers during visits
• Coordinate patient flow and ensure timely, efficient care
• Perform clinical tasks such as phlebotomy, injections, and specimen collection (as applicable)
• Manage patient communication, including phone calls, scheduling, and follow-up care instructions
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR)
• Support care coordination, including referrals and prior authorizations
• Ensure exam rooms are stocked, clean, and compliant with infection control standards

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

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