Medical Assistant (MA) - Float Pool for Outpatient Practices!

MaineHealth Accountable Care Organization; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 4,000 - 5,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant for its Float Pool, offering a dynamic work environment across various medical practices in Portland. This role is perfect for those who thrive on variety and wish to make a meaningful impact on patient care. With opportunities for ongoing learning and career growth, you will be part of a supportive team ensuring optimal patient flow and care. If you are passionate about healthcare and ready to embrace a rewarding career, this position is a great fit for you.

Benefits

Sign-on bonus

Ongoing learning opportunities

Career growth

Dynamic work environment

Job security

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Medical Assisting program with clinical experience.
• Current certification from AAMA, NHA, AMT, or NCCT preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in patient care and administrative tasks in a clinical environment.
• Ensure smooth patient flow under supervision of physicians or providers.

Skills

Patient Care

Administrative Duties

Clinical Experience

Communication Skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Accredited Medical Assisting program

Adult Education Medical Assistant program

Tools

BLS certification

AAMA certification

NHA certification

AMT certification

NCCT certification

Job description

Medical Assistant (MA) - Float Pool for Outpatient Practices!

Location: Portland, ME
Facility: Medical Group Practices
Schedule: Full Time
Job Category: Nursing/Clinical Support
Req #: 10448
Date Posted: May 1, 2025

For a limited time, MaineHealth is offering sign-on bonuses for Medical Assistants:

• $4,000 for 0-1 years of experience (full time)
• $5,000 for 1+ years of experience (full time)
• Bonuses are available to candidates hired into a Full or Part-time MA position. Bonus amounts are prorated for Part-time hires; per diem hires are ineligible.
• Current MaineHealth employees are ineligible; former employees are ineligible until more than 6 months of separation.

*Working as a Medical Assistant for the Float Pool offers benefits such as exposure to various medical settings and specialties, ongoing learning opportunities, meaningful patient care impact, career growth, and job security. If you enjoy variety and a dynamic work environment, apply today!

This position supports practices in Scarborough, South Portland, and Portland locations.

Summary:

The Medical Assistant I role involves patient care and administrative duties in a team-based environment, ensuring smooth patient flow. The role operates under the license of the supervising physician or advanced practice provider when performing clinical responsibilities.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):

1. Education: High School diploma or GED preferred. Must meet one of the following: completion of an accredited Medical Assisting program with 160 hours of clinical experience, or an Adult Education Medical Assistant program with 6 months clinical experience, or 1 year of clinical experience in a multi-provider practice. Evaluation on a case-by-case basis for equivalent experience.
2. License/Certifications: Current certification from AAMA, NHA, AMT, or NCCT preferred or achieved within 1 year. BLS certification required or obtained within 30 days. For positions in New Hampshire, NH Med Tech or EMT licenses are required.
3. Experience: Relevant Medical Assistant experience preferred.

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