Medical Assistant - Congenital Heart

MaineHealth; Scarborough; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

MaineHealth is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide patient care and administrative support in a collaborative environment. The role requires relevant experience and certifications, offering a supportive community and various benefits. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

Paid Parental Leave

Flexible Work Policies

Student Loan Assistance

Training and Well-being Resources

Qualifications

• Graduated from an accredited vocational institution or community college in Medical Assisting.
• Current AAMA, NHA, AMT, or NCCT certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Patient care and administrative duties in a team-based environment.
• Ensuring smooth patient flow under supervision.

Skills

Patient Care

Administrative Duties

Education

High School diploma or GED

Graduated from an accredited vocational institution

Completion of an Adult Education Medical Assistant program

Job description

Description

Medical Group Practices

Nursing/Clinical Support

Req #: 34250

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)

Eligibility details:

• Hired into a Full or Part-time MA position; bonus prorated for Part-time hires. Per diem hires are ineligible.
• Current MaineHealth employees are ineligible; former employees are ineligible until more than 6 months of separation.

Summary:

The Medical Assistant (MA) role involves patient care and administrative duties in a team-based environment, ensuring smooth patient flow. The MA works under the supervision of a physician or advanced practice practitioner when performing clinical and patient care responsibilities.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):

1. Education: High School diploma or GED preferred. Must meet one of the following:
   • Graduated from an accredited vocational institution or community college in Medical Assisting with 160 hours of clinical experience, or
   • Completion of an Adult Education Medical Assistant program with 6 months of clinical experience, or
   • 1 year of clinical experience in a multi-provider practice setting (equivalent experience evaluated case-by-case).
2. License/Certifications: Current AAMA, NHA, AMT, or NCCT certification preferred or achieved within 1 year. Current BLS certification required or obtained within 30 days of start. For positions in New Hampshire, NH Med Tech License or NH EMT/National Registry EMT license is required.
3. Experience: Relevant experience as a Medical Assistant is preferred.
4. Additional Skills/Requirements: Not applicable.

Additional Information:

Working with MaineHealth across Maine and New Hampshire, you'll collaborate with healthcare professionals who value both their colleagues and the communities they serve.

We offer benefits supporting your needs today and flexibility for tomorrow, including paid parental leave, flexible work policies, student loan assistance, training, and well-being resources.

MaineHealth is committed to investing in our care team and fostering an inclusive environment where you can thrive and reach your potential. If you're interested in building a career in a supportive community, apply today.

For questions about this role, contact Jayne B. Conley at [e-mail]