Medical Assistant - Orthopedics

MaineHealth; Biddeford (ME); On-site; USD 38,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $4,000–$5,000

Job summary

MaineHealth is seeking Medical Assistants to join its care teams across Maine. The role includes direct patient care and administrative support within a physician-led practice. Sign-on bonuses are available based on experience, with pro-rating for part-time hires and ineligibility for per diem positions.

Candidates must have appropriate MA certification and six months of MA or one year as a MaineHealth Clinical Team Assistant, plus BLS; multiple benefits are offered across MaineHealth locations.

Qualifications

• Education: High School diploma or GED preferred. 160 hours of clinical experience in MA program or 6 months in a practice.
• Licenses/Certifications: Current AAMA, NHA, AMT, or NCCT certification; BLS within 30 days; NH Med Tech License or NH EMT if NH location.
• Experience: Six months as MA or one year as MaineHealth Clinical Team Assistant.
• Additional Skills: N/A
• Additional Skills Preferred: N/A

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care and administrative support in a team-based office.
• Assist physicians with clinical tasks under supervision.
• Support flow of patients through the office to maintain efficiency.

Skills

Education KSAs

Licenses/Certifications

Experience

BLS within 30 days

Education

High School diploma or GED preferred

Medical Assisting program with 160 clinical hours

Adult Education Medical Assistant program with 6 months clinical

1 year of clinical experience in a multi-provider practice

Job description

Description

Medical Group Practices

Nursing/Clinical Support

Req #: 85249

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.

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, 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. 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

Hiring Scam Alert

MaineHealth will never request financial information during the interview or pre-hiring process. All legitimate communications will come from an email address ending in @mainehealth.org. If you suspect fraudulent activity, please report it immediately to [e-mail].

Notice Regarding Maine Employer Surveillance Statue

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.

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]