Medical Assistant - Float Pool, Outpatient Practices

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

Job summary

MaineHealth is seeking a Medical Assistant for the Float Pool in Biddeford, ME. This part-time, day-shift role supports outpatient practices, aiding patient care and administrative tasks to keep the office running smoothly.

The MA will function under physician/APP supervision and must meet certification/licensing requirements and complete required training. Benefits and flexible options may be offered where applicable.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED; medical assisting program with 160 hours of clinical experience or equivalent.
• Current certification required: AAMA, NHA, AMT, or NCCT; BLS within 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care and administrative support in a team-based office.
• Assist physicians and clinicians under licensure for patient care responsibilities.
• Support patient flow and smooth operations within outpatient practices.

Skills

Patient care

Administrative support

Team-based collaboration

Education

High School diploma or GED

Medical Assisting program with 160 hours of clinical experience

Adult Education MA program with 6 months of clinical experience

1 year of clinical experience in a multi-provider practice

Job description

Medical Assistant - Float Pool, Outpatient Practices

Location: Biddeford, ME
Facility: Medical Group Practices
Schedule: Part Time
Shift: Day
Job Category: Nursing/Clinical Support
Req #: 98027
Date Posted: Oct 21, 2026

Summary:
The Medical Assistant (MA) role is assigned duties and responsibilities related to patient care and administrative support in a team-based environment while promoting a smooth flow of patients through the office. The Medical Assistant MA role functions under the license of the physician/advanced practice practitioner when performing clinical and other patient care responsibilities.

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, 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.
• Experience: Six months of experience as a Medical Assistant or one year as a MaineHealth Clinical Team Assistant.

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.

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.

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.