Medical Assistant - Behavioral Health

MaineHealth; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

Flexible work policy

Student loan assistance

Training and education programs

Well-being resources

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Portland, Maine is seeking a Medical Assistant to handle patient care and administrative duties in a collaborative setting. The ideal candidate should have relevant clinical experience and certifications, including BLS. You will be part of a team that values support and development. This position offers various benefits such as paid parental leave and student loan assistance. If you're committed to providing exceptional healthcare, apply today.

Qualifications

• Must have 1 year of experience as a Medical Assistant or 6 months as a certified Medical Assistant.
• Current AAMA, NHA, AMT, NCCT or NREMT certification preferred.
• Must obtain BLS certification within the first 30 days of start date.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care and administrative support in a team-based environment.
• Help promote a smooth flow of patients through the office.
• Function under the physician's license for clinical responsibilities.

Skills

Clinical experience

BLS certification

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Graduation from an accredited vocational institution

Job description

Description

MaineHealth Behavioral Health

Nursing/Clinical Support

Req #: 72293

Summary

The Medical Assistant (MA) role is assigned duties and responsibilities related to patient care and administrative support in a team‑based environment while promoting a smooth flow of patients through the office. The Medical Assistant MA role functions under the license of the physician/advanced practice practitioner when performing clinical and other patient care responsibilities.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

1. Education: High School diploma or GED preferred. Must meet one of the following requirements: Graduated from an accredited vocational institution or community college in Medical Assisting with 160 hours of clinical experience completed; or completion of an Adult Education Medical Assistant program and 6 months of clinical experience in a practice setting; or 1 year of clinical experience in a multi‑provider practice setting (equivalent experience will be evaluated on a case‑by‑case basis).
2. License/Certifications: Current AAMA, NHA, AMT, NCCT, or NREMT certification preferred or achieved within one year of eligibility. (Prior to 5/01/25 MA IIs with 10 years MA experience and employed by MaineHealth as a MA in the most recent 5 years are exempt from certification requirement) Current BLS certification required or must obtain within 30 days of start date. A NH Med Tech License, or NH EMT and National Registry EMT license is required for those positions located in New Hampshire.
3. Experience: One year of experience as a Medical Assistant (without certification) or as a MaineHealth Clinical Team Assistant; or 6 months of experience as a certified Medical Assistant.
4. Additional Skills/Requirements Required: N/A
5. Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: N/A

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Additional Information

With a career at any of the MaineHealth locations across Maine and New Hampshire, you'll be working with health care professionals that truly value the people around them – both within the walls of the organization and the communities that surround it.

We offer benefits that support an individual's needs for today and flexibility to plan for tomorrow – programs such as paid parental leave, a flexible work policy, student loan assistance, training and education, along with well‑being resources for you and your family.

MaineHealth remains focused on investing in our care team and developing an inclusive environment where you can thrive and feel supported to realize your full potential. If you're looking to build a career in a place where people help one another deliver best‑in‑class care, apply today.

If you have questions about this role, please contact [e-mail]