MA II - Maine Dartmouth Geriatrics, Per Diem

MaineGeneral Health System; Augusta (ME); On-site; USD 28,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wage access via Payactiv

403(b) company-matching up to 2% and 2

401(a) retirement plan

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

MaineGeneral Health System in Augusta, ME, is seeking a Medical Assistant II to join the Maine Dartmouth Geriatrics team. This per diem role keeps visits running smoothly by supporting patients and providers.

Clinical duties include preparing patients, assisting with examinations and basic diagnostics, collecting specimens, and communicating changes in patient condition to the medical staff. Administrative tasks involve filing, scheduling, data entry, registration, stocking supplies, and

Qualifications

• Previous work experience as a Medical Assistant.
• Certification by an accredited Medical Assistant program.
• Possession of an associate degree in Medical Assisting from an accredited school.
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to balance clinical and administrative responsibilities.
• Team-focused mindset with a patient-first approach.

Responsibilities

• Clinical: preparing patients for visits and assisting providers during examinations.
• Assists with basic diagnostic procedures and specimen collection as required.
• Communicates observed changes in patient condition to medical staff for assessment.
• Administrative: documents patient care given; filing, reception, scheduling, data entry, prior authorization, and patient registration.
• Maintains equipment, supplies, and examination areas.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Patient-first approach

Education

Associate degree in Medical Assisting

Certified Medical Assistant

Job description

Job Description Summary:

Under the supervision of medical staff, performs routine clinical and administrative duties in support of assigned area or office.

Job Description:

Position: MA II

Location: Ballard Center

Schedule: Per Diem

What You’ll Do

• As an MA II on our Maine Dartmouth Geriatrics team, you’ll play a key role in keeping visits running smoothly while supporting both patients and providers.

Clinical Responsibilities

• Assists with collecting statistics and prepares patient for visit and medical staff
• Prepare patients for visits and assist providers during examinations
• Assists with basic diagnostic procedures and performs specimen collection as required
• Communicates observed changes in patient condition to medical staff for assessment

Administrative & Support Duties

• Documents patient care given
• Performs duties as assigned, including filing, reception, scheduling, scribing, data entry, prior authorization, and patient registration
• Maintains equipment and medical supplies, including reordering, stocking, cleaning, and troubleshooting
• Maintains examination areas

What We’re Looking For

• Previous Work Experience: Work experience as a Medical Assistant.
• Certification: Certified by an accredited Medical Assistant program.
• Education: Possession of an associate degree in Medical Assisting from an accredited school.
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail
• Ability to balance clinical and administrative responsibilities
• A team-focused mindset with a patient-first approach

Why This Role Stands Out

• Supportive clinical environment where teamwork matters
• Meaningful work that directly impacts patient care and outcomes

Why MaineGeneral?

At MaineGeneral, you’re not just filling visits, you’re part of a mission-driven health system that believes care is better when it’s intentional.

Compensation Information:

$20.65 - $36.14

The hourly pay range shown represents the base pay range for this position. Individual pay is determined based on factors such as experience, qualifications, skills, and market considerations. In addition to base pay, eligible team members may earn additional compensation through shift, weekend, holiday, on-call, and other applicable differentials. We are proud to offer a competitive total rewards package designed to recognize our caregivers and support them in delivering exceptional care to the communities we serve.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

0

Job Exempt:

No

Benefits:

Supporting all aspects of our employees’ wellness – physical, emotional and financial – is a critical component of being a great place to work. With the wide range of benefits and programs available, employees have the resources they need to be well at every stage of life and plan for the future.

Physical Wellness:

We offer wellness programs and resources to provide employees access to resources for a healthy lifestyle.

Emotional Wellness:

When life gets challenging, employees have access to our Employee Assistance Program for employees and anyone in their household.

Financial Wellness:

• Access the wages you’ve already earned before payday with Payactiv, giving you greater flexibility over your finances.
• We offer eligible employees up to 2% of eligible pay in 403(b) company-matching contributions plus another 2% in the 401(a) retirement income plan.

Career Mobility:

Helping our employees develop their skills and grow their careers is critical to how we retain our talent and sustain our business. We do this by offering our teammates a variety of leadership-supported programs and learning and development resources for every stage of their professional development. We know that our employees are our most valuable resource – they’re how we grow our business and care for our community.

Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Vet/Disability Assistive technologies are available. Application assistance for those requesting reasonable accommodation to the career site is available by contacting HR at [phone] .