Medical Assistant - Orthopedics

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

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $4,000 (0-1 year)

Sign-on bonus $5,000 (1+ year)

Job summary

MaineHealth is seeking a compassionate Medical Assistant to join the Orthopedics team in Brunswick, ME. This full-time role supports busy clinics with rooming patients, taking vitals, and assisting with exams and procedures.

Eligible candidates receive sign-on bonuses: $4,000 for 0-1 year experience and $5,000 for 1+ year experience for full-time positions. BLS required; prior MA experience preferred where noted. Excellent benefits and a day schedule are offered.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED preferred. Must meet one of the following: MA program with 160 hours clinical experience; Adult Education MA program with 6 months clinical experience; or 1 year clinical experience in a multi-provider practice.

Responsibilities

• Room patients, take vitals, assist with exams and procedures.
• Prepare and maintain exam rooms and clinical equipment.
• Support providers with documentation, orders, and patient flow.
• Provide patient education and follow-up instructions.
• Collaborate with clinical and administrative teams.

Skills

Medical assisting

Patient care

Clinical documentation

Basic Life Support

Education

HS diploma or GED

MA program with 160 hours

Adult Ed MA program

1 year clinical experience

Job description

Description

Mid Coast Hospital

Nursing/Clinical Support
Req #: 89524

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.

Medical Assistant - Orthopedics
Brunswick, Maine
Full-time | Day Schedule | Excellent Benefits

Join our dedicated Orthopedics team in beautiful Brunswick, Maine! We're looking for a compassionate and motivated Medical Assistant (MA) to support our busy practice and deliver exceptional patient care.

What You’ll Do:

• Room patients, take vitals, and assist with exams and procedures
• Prepare and maintain exam rooms and clinical equipment
• Support providers with documentation, orders, and patient flow
• Provide patient education and follow-up instructions
• Collaborate closely with a supportive clinical and administrative 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 dependonqualificationssuch 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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Information collected may be used for legitimate business purposes, including security, safety, compliance, investigations, training, quality assurance, and operational management.