Medical Assistant - Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT)

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 opportunities

Well-being resources

Job summary

Mid Coast Hospital, part of MaineHealth, seeks a compassionate Medical Assistant to support an ENT practice. You will room patients, obtain vitals and histories, assist with ENT procedures, and maintain clean exam rooms and instruments.

You will handle injections, EKGs where applicable, EMR documentation, patient education, and referrals coordination while upholding infection control standards. Sign-on bonuses apply for eligible full-time and part-time candidates.

Qualifications

• Education: HS diploma or GED; MA program with 160 hours clinical or comparable training.
• Certification: current MA credential or equivalent; BLS within 30 days.
• Experience: 6 months MA or 1 year clinical experience in a practice.
• License/Certifications: MA certs required; some roles exempt for long-tenured MaineHealth MA staff.

Responsibilities

• Room patients and obtain vital signs, histories, and chief complaints.
• Assist providers during ENT procedures and prepare exam rooms and instruments.
• Perform basic clinical tasks such as injections, EKGs, and specimen collection.
• Manage patient flow, document in EMR, and provide patient education and follow-up.
• Coordinate referrals, prior authorizations, and scheduling; ensure infection control.

Skills

Vital signs

Clinical procedures

EMR documentation

Patient education

Education

High school diploma or GED

Medical Assistant program completion with 160 hours clinical

BLS certification

AAMA/NHA/AMT/NCCT certification

Tools

EMR system

Job description

Mid Coast Hospital

Nursing/Clinical Support

Req #: 89469

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.

We are seeking a compassionate and detail-oriented Medical Assistant to join our busy ENT (Ear, Nose, and Throat) practice. The Medical Assistant will support providers in delivering high-quality patient care, assist with clinical procedures, and ensure efficient daily operations within the clinic.

Key Responsibilities

• Room patients and obtain vital signs, medical histories, and chief complaints
• Assist providers during ENT-specific procedures (e.g., ear irrigations, nasal endoscopy setup)
• Prepare and clean exam rooms and instruments
• Perform basic clinical tasks such as injections, EKGs (if applicable), and specimen collection
• Manage patient flow and ensure timely care
• Document patient information accurately in the electronic medical record (EMR)
• Provide patient education and follow-up instructions
• Coordinate referrals, prior authorizations, and scheduling as needed
• Maintain compliance with infection control and safety standards

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 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.

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