Medical Assistant

Pines Health Services; Caribou (ME); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Pines Health Services' Orthopedic office in Caribou, Maine is seeking a Medical Assistant who delivers exceptional patient care and helps ensure smooth daily operations. Join a team dedicated to improving community health and well-being while growing your clinical skills.

The ideal candidate will have MA certification, BLS, and strong communication, computer, and documentation abilities. This full-time position offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional

Qualifications

• Maintain Medical Assistant Certification or obtain upon eligibility.
• Maintain current BLS through the American Heart Association.
• Certification: CMA, RMA, or other third-party accreditation for Medical Assisting, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Communicate verbally and professionally with patients, providers and staff.
• Record patient data in electronic medical records including vital signs and histories.
• Assist providers with patient care and procedures.
• Coordinate care and support patient flow during busy days.
• Screen and route patient calls and manage appointments.
• Perform duties at designated work sites as needed.

Job description

Description

Department: Pines Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
Location: Caribou, Maine
Position Status: Full-Time
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Pay Range: $18.00 – $28.00 per hour

The compensation range listed above represents the good-faith range Pines Health Services anticipates relying upon when making an offer for this position. Starting pay is determined based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, education, certifications, internal equity, and market conditions.

Join Our Team at Pines Health Services!
Are you ready to be part of a fun, engaging, and hardworking team? Pines Health Services—proudly voted one of 2025 Best Places to Work in Maine—is the place to grow your career and make a difference.

We currently have an immediate opening for a Medical Assistant at our Orthopedic office in Caribou, Maine. This is a great opportunity for someone passionate about delivering exceptional patient care and advancing our mission to improve the health and well-being of our community.

What We’re Looking For:

• Dedication to our vision, mission, and goals
• Strong computer and documentation skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities
• Active listening and problem-solving skills
• Ability to prioritize and manage a busy workload
• Professionalism, independence, and teamwork

We welcome applications from Medical Assistants and will also consider LPNs or Certified Nursing Assistants with strong clinical experience.

Requirements

Position Summary: The Medical Assistant is responsible for supporting providers and ensuring smooth daily operations in the practice.

Essential Functions, but not limited to:

• Ability to communicate verbally in a professional manner with patients, providers, and staff.
• Ability to follow directions from physician or mid-level provider.
• Ability to record patient data in electronic medical records for providers (i.e., vital signs, vision tests, histories, etc.).
• Providing patient education on medications as needed.
• Ability to process lab work and office procedures, make appointments for diagnostic or specialty testing while educating patients about procedures and preparation for procedures.
• Assisting providers with patient care and procedures
• Screening and routing patient calls
• Coordinating care and supporting patient flow
• Performing responsibilities at designated work sites as needed

Availability Requirements

Monday through Friday; hours may vary according to patient care.

Education and Experience Requirements:

1. Maintain Medical Assistant Certification or obtain upon eligibility.

2. Maintain current BLS through the American Heart Association.

Certification: CMA, RMA, or other third-party accreditation for Medical Assisting, preferred.

Contact: For the full job description or additional information, please contact Human Resources at 207-498-2356 ext. 2031. Pines Health Services offers a competitive benefits package. You can view the complete details here: Pines Health Services Benefits

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Pines Health Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal or Maine law.