Medical Assistant - Cardiology

MaineHealth; Brunswick (ME); On-site; USD 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental leave

Flexible work options

Student loan assistance

Professional development

Well-being resources

Job summary

MaineHealth's Mid Coast Hospital in Brunswick, ME is seeking a Medical Assistant for the Cardiology team. The MA provides clinical and administrative support to physicians and APPs, helping ensure a positive patient experience and efficient clinic operations.

Responsibilities include rooming patients, obtaining vital signs, documenting medical histories, preparing for examinations, coordinating referrals and diagnostic testing, and assisting with follow-up care and patient education.

Qualifications

• Education: High School diploma or GED preferred; MA program with 160 hours clinical or similar pathway; 1 year of MA experience in multi-provider practice.
• Licensure: Current AAMA, NHA, AMT, or NCCT certification; BLS cert required or obtained within 30 days of start date.
• Experience: Six months MA experience or one year as MaineHealth Clinical Team Assistant.

Responsibilities

• Room patients and document vital signs and histories.
• Prepare patients for exams and procedures.
• Coordinate referrals and diagnostic testing.
• Manage electronic medical records and patient education.

Education

High School diploma

MA certification

BLS certification

Job description

Location: Brunswick, ME
Facility: Mid Coast Hospital
Schedule: Full Time
Shift: Day
Job Category: Nursing/Clinical Support
Req #: 94611
Date Posted: Oct 29, 2026

Medical Assistant – Cardiology | Brunswick, Maine

Join our Cardiology team in Brunswick, Maine, and play an important role in delivering exceptional patient care in a specialty practice focused on heart health. The Medical Assistant provides clinical and administrative support to physicians and advanced practice providers, helping ensure a positive patient experience and efficient clinic operations.

Responsibilities include rooming patients, obtaining and documenting vital signs and medical histories, preparing patients for examinations and procedures, coordinating referrals and diagnostic testing, managing electronic medical records, and assisting with patient education and follow-up care. The Medical Assistant works collaboratively with providers and other care team members to support patients throughout their cardiac care journey.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

• 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).
• License/Certifications: Current AAMA, NHA, AMT, or NCCT certification required. (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.
• Experience: Six months of experience as a Medical Assistant or one year as a MaineHealth Clinical Team Assistant.
• Additional Skills/Requirements Required: N/A
• 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 $21.09to $27.12 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.

Notice Regarding Maine Employer Surveillance Statute: 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.

If you have questions about this role, please contact [emailprotected]