Medical Assistant - Neurosurgery

MaineHealth; Scarborough (ME); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Work-life balance

Job summary

MaineHealth is seeking a Medical Assistant to join our large, energetic practice. This role supports the procedure suite and patient care activities in a fast-paced clinical environment. Eligible candidates may receive a sign-on bonus; full-time or part-time positions available with a 4x9 schedule and one regular day off.

We value teamwork, efficiency, and patient-centered care. The MA role includes assisting with timeouts, patient transfers, discharge support, and constant collaboration with

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED preferred, with MA training/clinical hours as required by MaineHealth.
• Current certifications (AAMA/NHA/AMT/NCCT/NREMT) preferred or obtained within one year of eligibility.
• Experience: 1 year as Medical Assistant (un-certified) or 6 months certified MA, per MaineHealth criteria.

Responsibilities

• Assist with procedure timeouts with physician and radiology tech.
• Assist patients on/off the procedure table.
• Support recovery MAs with patient discharge.
• Assist Intake MAs with room turnover.

Skills

Patient care

Teamwork

Workflow optimization

Clinical support

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Description

Medical Group Practices Nursing/Clinical Support Req #: 79561

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.

About Our Practice

We are a large, energetic, and highly engaged practice with a fastpaced clinic environment. Our team works hard, supports one another, and always makes space to celebrate wins and have a little fun along the way.

Schedule & Work-Life Balance

This position follows a 4x9 schedule (7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.) with either Tuesday or Thursday as the regular day off. We are closed evenings, weekends, and major holidays, and our team strongly prioritizes work-life balance for all staff.

Role Overview

This role supports our procedure suite and is ideal for someone who thrives in an active, handson clinical environment.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with procedure timeouts alongside the physician and radiology tech
• Helping patients on and off the procedure table
• Supporting recovery MAs with patient discharge
• Assisting Intake MAs with room turnover

Ideal Candidate

• Selfmotivated, energetic, and a true gogetter
• Able to anticipate needs in the procedure suite and recognize where support is needed
• Skilled at identifying and resolving bottlenecks to keep patient flow safe and efficient
• Teamoriented and happiest when staying busy and collaborating with others

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)

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, NCCT, or NREMT certification preferred or achieved within one year of eligibility. (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.
3. Experience: One year of experience as a Medical Assistant (without certification) or as a MaineHealth Clinical Team Assistant; or 6 months of experience as a certified Medical Assistant.
4. Additional Skills/Requirements Required: N/A
5. Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: N/A

Hiring Scam Alert

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Additional Information

With a career at any of the MaineHealth locations across Maine and New Hampshire, you'll be working with health care professionals that truly value the people around them - both within the walls of the organization and the communities that surround it.

We offer benefits that support an individual's needs for today and flexibility to plan for tomorrow - programs such as paid parental leave, a flexible work policy, student loan assistance, training and education, along with well-being resources for you and your family.

MaineHealth remains focused on investing in our care team and developing an inclusive environment where you can thrive and feel supported to realize your full potential. If you're looking to build a career in a place where people help one another deliver best-in-class care, apply today.

If you have questions about this role, please contact [e-mail]