Medical Assistant II - Orthopedics 40hrs/wk

MaineGeneral Medical Center; Maine; On-site; USD 28,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision benefits

Wellness programs

Paid time off

Tuition Reimbursement

Retirement plan

Job summary

MaineGeneral Medical Center is seeking a Medical Assistant II to support the Orthopedics team. The role includes clinical and administrative duties to ensure smooth visits for patients and providers.

Work will be performed in Augusta and Oakland with a consistent daytime schedule from 8:00 to 4:30, totaling 40 hours per week. Certification and an associate degree in Medical Assisting are required, with emphasis on patient-first care and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Work experience as a Medical Assistant.
• Certification by an accredited Medical Assistant program.
• Education: Associate degree in Medical Assisting from an accredited school.
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to balance clinical and administrative responsibilities.
• Team-focused mindset with a patient-first approach

Responsibilities

• Assists with collecting statistics and prepares patient for visit and medical staff.
• Prepare patients for visits and assists providers during examinations.
• Assists with basic diagnostic procedures and performs specimen collection as required.
• Communicates observed changes in patient condition to medical staff for assessment.
• Documents patient care given.
• Filing, reception, scheduling, scribing, data entry, prior authorization, and patient registration.
• Maintains equipment and medical supplies, including reordering, stocking, cleaning, and troubleshooting.
• Maintains examination areas.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Clinical admin balance

Education

Associate degree in Medical Assisting

Job description

Medical Assistant II - Orthopedics 40hrs/wk### Medical Assistant II - Orthopedics 40hrs/wkApply: Augusta, ME: Oakland, ME: Full time: Posted Yesterday: R17037## Job Summary:Under the supervision of medical staff, performs routine clinical and administrative duties in support of the assigned area or office. If you’re looking for a role where you can make a real impact on patients’ day-to-day care, without nights, weekends, or rotating shifts — this could be a great fit.## Job Description:**What You'll Do*** As an MA II on our Orthopedics team, you’ll play a key role in keeping visits running smoothly while supporting both patients and providers.**Clinical Responsibilities*** Assists with collecting statistics and prepares patient for visit and medical staff* Prepare patients for visits and assists providers during examinations* Assists with basic diagnostic procedures and performs specimen collection as required* Communicates observed changes in patient condition to medical staff for assessment**Administrative & Support Duties*** Documents patient care given* Performs duties as assigned, including filing, reception, scheduling, scribing, data entry, prior authorization, and patient registration* Maintains equipment and medical supplies, including reordering, stocking, cleaning, and troubleshooting* Maintains examination areas**What We're Looking For*** Previous Work Experience: Work experience as a Medical Assistant.* Certification: Certified by an accredited Medical Assistant program.* Education: Possession of an associate degree in Medical Assisting from an accredited school.* Strong communication skills and attention to detail* Ability to balance clinical and administrative responsibilities* A team-focused mindset with a patient-first approach **Why This Role Stands Out*** Consistent daytime schedule — 40 hours per week, 8:00–4:30, no nights or weekends* Orthopedic specialty experience — build valuable, in-demand skills in a focused clinical setting* Variety without chaos — split time between 15 Enterprise Drive (Augusta) and 107 First Park (Oakland)* Predictable workflow with patients who are typically scheduled and follow a clear plan of care* Team-based environment where collaboration between providers and support staff is key* A great option for candidates seeking work–life balance without stepping away from meaningful clinical work**Why MaineGeneral**?At MaineGeneral, you're not just filling visits; you're part of a mission-driven health system that believes care is better when it's intentional.## Compensation Information:$20.65 - $36.14 The hourly pay range shown represents the base pay range for this position. Individual pay is determined based on factors such as experience, qualifications, skills, and market considerations. In addition to base pay, eligible team members may earn additional compensation through shift, weekend, holiday, on-call, and other applicable differentials. We are proud to offer a competitive total rewards package designed to recognize our caregivers and support them in delivering exceptional care to the communities we serve. ## Scheduled Weekly Hours:40## Job Exempt:No## Benefits:Supporting all aspects of our employees’ wellness – physical, emotional and financial – is a critical component of being a great place to work. With the wide range of benefits and programs available, employees have the resources they need to be well at every stage of life and plan for the future.## **Physical Wellness:*** We offer quality health, dental, and vision benefits and wellness programs and resources to provide employees access to resources for a healthy lifestyle and help manage health care costs.* Employees have access to industry-leading leave for new parents.* A generous earned time plan is offered to all employees - We believe employees need and deserve time away from work to observe holidays, be with family, go on vacation, or simply take care of themselves.## **Emotional Wellness:**When life gets challenging, employees have access to our Employee Assistance Program for employees and anyone in their household.## **Financial Wellness:*** Access the wages you’ve already earned before payday with Payactiv, giving you greater flexibility over your finances.* Tuition Reimbursement is available to all employees to further develop skills and career.* We offer eligible employees up to 2% of eligible pay in 403(b) company-matching contributions plus another 2% in the 401(a) retirement income plan.* Three insurance plans are available to protect your family from the sudden loss of income in the event of your death, terminal illness or serious injury from accident.* We offer both short-term and long-term disability insurance to replace a portion of your income if you become disabled and cannot work for a period of time.## **Career Mobility:**Helping our employees develop their skills and grow their careers is critical to how we retain our talent and sustain our business. We do this by offering our teammates a variety of leadership-supported programs and learning and development resources for every stage of their professional development. We know that our employees are our most valuable resource – they’re how we grow our business and care for our community.**Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Vet/Disability** Assistive technologies are available. Application assistance for those requesting reasonable accommodation to the career site is available by contacting HR at [phone] .