Medical Assistant - Cardiology, Waterville

MaineHealth; Waterville (ME); On-site; USD 29,000 - 37,000; Part time

Job summary

MaineHealth’s Cardiology team in Waterville, ME seeks a Medical Assistant to provide clinical and administrative support in a heart-care setting. You will room patients, take vitals, and assist with procedures, coordinating referrals and testing as part of a collaborative care team.

The role emphasizes patient education and efficient clinic operations, with emphasis on teamwork and compassionate care. Schedule includes 10-hour shifts on Mondays and Tuesdays.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED preferred; MA program with 160 hours of clinical experience, or 6 months MA or 1 year in a multi-provider practice.
• Current certification: AAMA, NHA, AMT, or NCCT; BLS required or obtained within 30 days.
• Six months of MA experience or one year as MaineHealth Clinical Team Assistant.

Responsibilities

• Room patients, record vitals and medical histories.
• Prepare patients for examinations and procedures.
• Coordinate referrals and diagnostic testing.
• Manage electronic medical records and patient education.

Skills

Vital signs

Clinical rooming

EMR documentation

Team collaboration

Education

High School diploma or GED

MA program with 160 hours clinical or 1 year in practice

BLS certification within 30 days

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Description

Medical Group Practices

Nursing/Clinical Support Req #: 98579

Medical Assistant - Cardiology | Waterville, Maine Schedule: Monday & Tuesday, 10-hour shifts.

Join our Cardiology team in Waterville, 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)

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.
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 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.