Medical Assistant - Nephrology, Belfast

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

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

MaineHealth is seeking a Medical Assistant to join the Nephrology team in Belfast, ME. This full-time role supports rooming patients, assisting providers, updating chart information, and coordinating care to keep patient flow smooth.

Ideal candidates will have a High School diploma or GED, completion of an MA program with clinical hours or equivalent experience, and current MA certification with BLS within 30 days. Sign-on bonuses are available for eligible experience levels.

Qualifications

• Education and certification requirements as listed in the ad, including MA programs or equivalent experience.
• Current MA certification and BLS; state/national licensure where applicable.
• Minimum six months to one year clinical experience as MA or in similar practice setting.

Responsibilities

• Room patients and support providers in nephrology clinic.
• Update and manage clinical information and coordinate patient care.
• Respond to patient needs and ensure smooth clinic operations.
• Assist with care coordination and documentation as part of the team.

Skills

Communication

Patient care

Team collaboration

Clinical documentation

Education

High School diploma or GED preferred

MA program with 160 hours clinical or 6 months practice

MA certification (AAMA/NHA/AMT/NCCT) + BLS within 30 days

Job description

Description

Waldo Hospital

Nursing/Clinical Support
Req #: 95606

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

0-1 years of experience eligible for $4,000 (full time)

1+ years of experience eligible for $5,000 (full time)

• Eligible candidates are hired (offer accepted) into a Full or Part time MA position.
  Bonus amount prorated for Part time hires, per diem hires are ineligible.
• Current MaineHealth member employees are ineligible; former MaineHealth Members are ineligible until greater than 6 months separation from employment.

This is a full-time, 36-hour per week position.

MaineHealth is looking for a Medical Assistant to join our Nephrology team in Belfast!

If you're an MA who loves building relationships with patients, working as part of a collaborative clinical team, and knowing that the work you do truly matters, this could be the opportunity you've been looking for.

As a Medical Assistant in Nephrology, you'll play an important role in supporting patients with kidney conditions and helping keep their care moving smoothly. From rooming patients and supporting providers to updating clinical information, responding to patient needs, and helping coordinate care, you'll be an essential part of the team.

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.