Medical Assistant - Endocrinology & Diabetes

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

Flexible work options

Student loan assistance

Professional development opportunities

Well-being resources

Job summary

MaineHealth's Waldo Hospital in Belfast, Maine seeks a compassionate Medical Assistant to support patients in the Diabetes & Endocrinology team, delivering clinical care and coordinating patient flow.

The role emphasizes teamwork, patient-centered care, and opportunities to grow within a supportive health system that values development and well-being.

Qualifications

• Education requirements: HS diploma or GED preferred; various MA training paths accepted.
• License/certifications: Current AAMA, NHA, AMT, or NCCT; BLS required or within 30 days; NH Med Tech or NH EMT for NH positions.
• Experience: 6 months MA or 1 year MaineHealth Clinical Team Assistant.

Responsibilities

• Support patients throughout their care journey in Endocrinology & Diabetes care.
• Work with a collaborative team to deliver compassionate, high-quality patient care.

Education

High School diploma or GED; MA program w/160 hours clinical or Adult Ed MA program +6 months clinical; or 1 year MA in multi-provider practice

Job description

Description

Waldo Hospital

Nursing/Clinical Support
Req #: 94146

Make a Difference in Diabetes & Endocrinology Care!

Are you a compassionate, skilled Medical Assistant looking to make a meaningful impact on patients' lives? Join our Endocrinology & Diabetes team in Belfast, Maine, where you'll work alongside a dedicated team providing specialized care to patients managing diabetes and other endocrine conditions.

As an MA, you'll play an important role in supporting patients throughout their care journey while working with a collaborative team that values compassion, teamwork, and excellent patient care.

Come grow with us and be part of a team that helps patients live healthier lives 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. 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.


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.

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

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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.