Medical Assistant or Clinical Team Assistant - Pediatric Specialty Care

MaineHealth; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

MaineHealth is seeking a Medical Assistant or Clinical Team Assistant for a dynamic pediatric gastroenterology clinic. This role focuses on patient care and administrative support, ideal for candidates with strong communication skills and a passion for pediatric healthcare. Join an inclusive environment that values professional development and work-life balance.

Benefits

Paid parental leave

Flexible work policy

Student loan assistance

Training and education opportunities

Well-being resources

Qualifications

• Must meet education requirements: high school diploma or GED preferred.
• Relevant experience as a Medical Assistant is preferred.
• Current BLS certification required or must obtain within 30 days of start date.

Responsibilities

• Duties related to patient care and administrative support in a team-based environment.
• Promoting smooth flow of patients through the office.
• Support clinical team in daily patient service functions.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Patient Care

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Graduated from accredited vocational institution or community college in Medical Assisting

Completion of Adult Education Medical Assistant program

Tools

BLS Certification

AAMA, NHA, AMT, or NCCT Certification

Job description

Description

Nursing/Clinical Support
Req #: 28132

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.

Pediatric Specialty Care is looking for an MA or clinical team assistant to join a dynamic and growing pediatric gastroenterology clinic that provides care to patients from all over the state of Maine and New Hampshire!

The team at Pediatric gastroenterology specializes in assessing and treating infants, children, adolescents and young adults with gastrointestinal, liver and nutritional disorders. This division is also home to the regions only multidisciplinary Aerodigestive Clinic for children with complex problems affecting the airway, pulmonary function and the GI tract.

Prior experience working with pediatric patients is highly preferred. Excellent communication skills, teamwork centered approach, and a passion for learning and teaching others are critical qualities we are looking for in a new addition to our team. This is a full time, 32 hour position. The schedule consists of 4-8 hour shifts. Some schedule flexibility is available and can be discussed if selected for an interview.

Summary - Medical Assistant:
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) 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, or NCCT certification preferred or achieved within 1 year of eligibility. 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: Relevant experience as a Medical Assistant preferred.
4. Additional Skills/Requirements Required: N/A
5. Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: N/A

Summary- Clinical Team Assistant:
The Clinical Team Assistant is responsible for performing daily patient service functions to support the clinical team in the delivery of patient care. The Clinical Team Assistant functions under the license of a provider when performing clinical and other patient care responsibilities.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

1. Education: Graduate of an accredited vocational program, community college, or university in the field of health sciences or a student in a health science program that required clinical experience for advancement; or completion of an MA program that did not require a clinical externship; or completion of a healthcare vocational program with a patient facing component; or completion of the CTA apprentice program, or equivalent relevant clinical patient facing experience will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
2. License/Certifications: Current BLS certification within three months of hire required.
3. Experience: N/A
4. Additional Skills/Requirements Required: N/A

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 Jayne B. Conley at [e-mail]