Emergency Department Assistant

MaineHealth; Biddeford (ME); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Paid parental leave

Flexible work options

Student loan assistance

Professional development

Well-being resources

Job summary

MaineHealth is hiring an Emergency Department Assistant – MMC Biddeford for the ED. The role supports the Registered Nurse and ED physician/AP practitioner with patient care and helps manage administrative tasks from admission through discharge.

The position is part-time, day shift with 2, 12-hour shifts. A High School diploma or GED is preferred; BLS certification is required or must be obtained within 30 days of start date. MaineHealth offers strong benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• BLS certification required or must obtain within 30 days of start date.
• Healthcare experience or knowledge of medical terminology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist Registered Nurse and/or ED physician/AP practitioner with patient care activities.
• Support administrative, secretarial, and clerical tasks from admission to discharge.
• Help maintain efficient patient flow and clinical operations in the ED.

Skills

BLS certification

Healthcare experience

Medical terminology

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

MaineHealth Maine Medical Center Biddeford |Emergency Department
Part-Time, Day Shift | 2, 12-Hour Shifts
Nursing/Clinical Support
Req #: 88636

$4,000 Sign-On Bonus (full-time)
*current MaineHealth employees are not eligible*
*returning MaineHealth employees must be separated from MaineHealth for at least 6-months*

Summary:

The Emergency Department Assistant – MMC BID SAN role is responsible for assisting the Registered Nurse and/or Emergency Department physician/advanced practice practitioner carrying out supportive patient care activities, providing for an efficient flow of administrative, secretarial, and clerical tasks from the patient's admission through discharge or inpatient admission.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

1. Education: High School diploma or GED preferred.
2. License/Certifications: Current BLS certification required or must obtain within 30 days of start date.
3. Experience: Healthcare experience or knowledge of medical terminology preferred.
4. Additional Skills/Requirements Required: N/A
5. Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: N/A

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 $20.27to $24.36 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 [e-mail]

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Pursuant to Maine's Employer Surveillance Statute, prospective care team members are notified that MaineHealth may monitor, collect, record, review, or retain information related to the use of its systems, networks, applications, files, data, communications platforms (including notified recordings), smart badges, building access, company vehicle GPS data, business calls, and workplace security cameras.

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