Medical Assistant (MA) - Float Pool - Orthopedics

MaineHealth; Biddeford (ME); On-site; USD 4,000 - 5,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking healthcare provider is seeking dedicated Medical Assistants to join their team. This role involves performing essential patient care and administrative tasks, ensuring optimal patient flow in a collaborative environment. Candidates will benefit from a supportive atmosphere with opportunities for professional growth, including training and educational resources. If you are passionate about healthcare and eager to make a difference, this is the perfect opportunity to build a rewarding career in a place that values teamwork and excellence.

Benefits

Paid Parental Leave

Flexible Work Policies

Student Loan Assistance

Training and Education Resources

Well-being Resources

Qualifications

• Graduated from an accredited vocational institution or community college in Medical Assisting.
• Current AAMA, NHA, AMT, or NCCT certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient care and administrative duties in a team-based environment.
• Ensure smooth patient flow under the supervision of a physician.

Skills

Patient Care

Administrative Duties

Clinical Experience

Education

High School diploma or GED

Medical Assisting Certificate

Job description

Southern Maine Health Care

Nursing/Clinical Support

Req #: 2464

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)

Bonus eligibility criteria:

• Hired into a Full or Part-time MA position with offer accepted. Bonus amount prorated for Part-time hires; per diem hires are ineligible.
• Current MaineHealth employees are ineligible; former employees are ineligible until more than 6 months have passed since separation.

Role Summary:

The Medical Assistant (MA) performs patient care and administrative duties in a team-based environment, ensuring smooth patient flow. The MA operates under the license of the physician or advanced practice practitioner when performing clinical and patient care responsibilities.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):

1. Education: High School diploma or GED preferred. Must meet one of the following:

• Graduated from an accredited vocational institution or community college in Medical Assisting with 160 hours of clinical experience,
• Completed an Adult Education Medical Assistant program with 6 months of clinical experience,
• One year of clinical experience in a multi-provider practice setting (equivalent experience will be evaluated case-by-case).

License/Certifications: Current AAMA, NHA, AMT, or NCCT certification preferred or achieved within 1 year. Current BLS certification required or obtained within 30 days of start date. For positions in New Hampshire, NH Med Tech License or NH EMT and National Registry EMT license is required.

Experience: Relevant Medical Assistant experience preferred.

Additional Skills/Requirements: Not specified.

Additional Information

Working across Maine and New Hampshire, MaineHealth offers a supportive environment with benefits such as paid parental leave, flexible work policies, student loan assistance, training, education, and well-being resources.

MaineHealth is committed to investing in our care team and fostering an inclusive environment where you can thrive. If you're looking to build a career in a place that values teamwork and excellence in care, apply today.