Medical Assistant - Dermatology

MaineHealth Accountable Care Organization; Damariscotta (ME); On-site; USD 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus: $4,000 for 0-1 year FT/

Sign-on bonus: $5,000 for 1+ year FT

Competitive benefits

Job summary

MaineHealth Dermatology is hiring a Medical Assistant to join the team in Damariscotta. You will support patients through routine skin checks, procedures, and treatments alongside experienced providers.

The role emphasizes compassionate care, organization, and teamwork in a fast-paced dermatology setting. Eligible sign-on bonuses apply based on experience and full/part-time status.

Qualifications

• Education: High School diploma or GED preferred. Must meet one of the following: Medical Assisting with 160 hours of clinical experience; Adult Education Medical Assistant program with 6 months clinical experience; or 1 year in a multi-provider practice.
• Licenses/Certifications: Current AAMA, NHA, AMT, NCCT, or NREMT certification preferred. BLS required or obtained within 30 days of start.
• Experience: Relevant Medical Assistant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support patients through routine skin checks, procedures, and treatments.
• Work alongside experienced Dermatology providers in a specialty with varied daily tasks.
• Be compassionate, organized, and build relationships with patients and the care team.

Education

High School diploma or GED preferred; Medical Assisting with 160 hours clinical or equivalent training

Job description

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 Dermatology!

Join our Dermatology team in beautiful Damariscotta as a Medical Assistant and be part of a close-knit team dedicated to helping patients feel confident and cared for. You’ll work alongside experienced providers in a specialty where no two days are exactly alike—supporting patients through everything from routine skin checks to procedures and treatments.

If you’re a compassionate, organized MA who enjoys building relationships with patients, working as part of a team, and learning something new every day, we’d love to have you join us!

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, NCCT, or NREMT certification preferred. Current BLS certification required or must obtain within 30 days of start date. Fully remote care team members are exempt from BLS certification requirement. A NH Med Tech License, or NH EMT and National Registry EMT license is required for those positions located in New Hampshire.
• Experience: Relevant experience as a Medical Assistant preferred.
• 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.

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

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.

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

MaineHealth policy requires all care team members to be vaccinated, including for influenza, subject to eligibility for medical or religious exemptions which can only be granted in compliance with applicable law.

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