Medical Assistant - Behavioral Health

MaineHealth; Biddeford (ME); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

MaineHealth is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide patient care and administrative support in a collaborative environment. The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, relevant certifications, and experience in a medical setting. Join a team that values community and offers benefits like paid parental leave and student loan assistance.

Benefits

Paid parental leave

Flexible work policies

Student loan assistance

Training and education resources

Well-being resources

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience as a Medical Assistant or 6 months with certification.
• Current BLS certification required or must be obtained within 30 days.
• Equivalent experience evaluated case-by-case.

Responsibilities

• Duties related to patient care and administrative support.
• Ensure smooth patient flow through the office.
• Functions under the license of the physician or advanced practice practitioner.

Skills

Patient care

Administrative support

Collaboration

Education

High School diploma or GED

Graduated from an accredited vocational institution

Completion of an Adult Education Medical Assistant program

Tools

AAMA certification

NHA certification

AMT certification

NCCT certification

BLS certification

Job description

Description

Nursing/Clinical Support

Req #: 34543

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 is prorated for Part-time hires; per diem hires are ineligible.
• Current MaineHealth members are ineligible; former MaineHealth members are ineligible until more than 6 months after separation from employment.

Summary

The Medical Assistant (MA) role involves duties related to patient care and administrative support within a team-based environment, ensuring a smooth patient flow through the office. The MA functions under the license of the 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; 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. Equivalent experience will be evaluated case-by-case.
2. License/Certifications: Current AAMA, NHA, AMT, or NCCT certification preferred or achieved within one year of eligibility. Current BLS certification required or must be obtained within 30 days of start date. For positions in New Hampshire, NH Med Tech License or NH EMT and National Registry EMT license are required.
3. Experience: One year of experience as a Medical Assistant or 6 months of experience with certification.
4. Additional Skills/Requirements: N/A

Additional Information

Working across MaineHealth locations in Maine and New Hampshire, you'll collaborate with healthcare professionals who value their team and community. We offer benefits supporting current needs and future planning, including paid parental leave, flexible work policies, student loan assistance, training, education, 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 full potential. If you're interested in building a career in a supportive setting focused on delivering top-quality care, apply today.

If you have questions about this role, please contact Jayne B. Conley at [e-mail]