Medical Assistant - Cardiology

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

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Competitive benefits

Professional development

Job summary

Pen Bay Hospital, part of MaineHealth, is seeking a compassionate Medical Assistant to support cardiology providers and patients in Maine. The role involves assisting with cardiac procedures and delivering high-quality patient care in a fast-paced team environment.

We offer sign-on bonuses for full-time MAs: $4,000 for 0-1 year experience, $5,000 for 1+ year. Base pay ranges from $21.09 to $27.12 per hour, with benefits and scheduling options.

Qualifications

• Education: High School diploma or GED; Medical Assisting program with clinical experience or equivalent.
• Certifications: Current AAMA, NHA, AMT, or NCCT; BLS required or obtained within 30 days; NH lic for NH locations.
• Experience: Six months MA or one year MaineHealth Clinical Team Assistant.
• Additional Skills: N/A

Responsibilities

• Assist with cardiac procedures and provide high-quality patient care.
• Support clinicians in daily cardiology workflow.
• Ensure accurate documentation and scheduling assistance.

Skills

Compassionate care

Patient support

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Medical Assistant credential

Job description

Description

Pen Bay Hospital

Nursing/Clinical Support
Req #: 89234

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 prorated for Part time hires, per diem hires are ineligible.

Current MaineHealth member employees are ineligible; former MaineHealth Members are ineligible until greater than 6 months separation from employment.

Make a Difference in Heart Health!

Our Cardiology practice is looking for a compassionate Medical Assistant to support providers and help patients on their journey to better heart health. From assisting with cardiac procedures to providing exceptional patient care, you'll play a vital role in keeping our patients' hearts healthy. Join our team and make an impact every day!

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, 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. A NH Med Tech License, or NH EMT and National Registry EMT license is required for those positions located in New Hampshire.
3. Experience:Six months of experience as a Medical Assistant or one year as a MaineHealth Clinical Team Assistant.
4. Additional Skills/Requirements Required:N/A
5. 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 on qualifications such as skills, relevant experience, education, certifications, and other job-related factors. The base range is an estimate and does not reflect the full value of our total compensation package.

The pay range for this position is $21.09 to $27.12 per hour.

Compensation for part-time positions is determined on a prorated basis consistent with the scheduled hours and applicable full-time equivalent (FTE).

In addition to base pay, MaineHealth offers comprehensive benefits, recognition programs, career growth opportunities, and, where applicable, shift differentials or other incentives.

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

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, and retain information related to the use of its systems, networks and applications, files, data, communications platforms, smart badges, building access, company vehicle GPS data, business calls, and workplace security cameras.

Information collected may be used for legitimate business purposes, including security, safety, compliance, investigations, training, quality assurance and operational management.