Medical Assistant - Orthopedics

MaineHealth; Damariscotta (ME); On-site; USD 39,000 - 51,000; 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 Orthopedics and Sports Medicine - Damariscotta is seeking a Medical Assistant (MA) to support walk-in patient care in a team-based environment. The MA will assist providers, room patients, collect information, and help with minor procedures while supporting a smooth patient flow.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED and completion of an MA program with clinical hours, or equivalent experience. A sign-on bonus is offered for eligible candidates.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program with 160 hours of clinical experience or equivalent.
• One year of clinical experience in a multi-provider practice is acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Room patients and take vital signs in a walk-in care setting.
• Assist providers with minor procedures and testing.
• Handle inbound calls, appointment scheduling, and administrative tasks.
• Maintain a calm, supportive atmosphere for patients and families.

Education

High School diploma or GED

Medical Assistant program with 160 hours clinical

1 year clinical experience in medical practice

Job description

Description

Lincoln Hospital

Nursing/Clinical Support

Req #: 88690

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 Orthopedics and Sports Medicine - Damariscotta | MaineHealth is looking for a Medical Assistant! The Medical Assistant (MA) is assigned duties and responsibilities related to Walk-In patient care in a team-based environment. The MA will assist providers in the care and treatment of patients, including rooming and gathering information from the patients, assisting providers with minor procedures, contacting patient with test results, administrative support such as answering phones, making appointments, while promoting a smooth flow of patients through the office and helping to create a calm, supportive atmosphere. The MA must demonstrate competency in all skills related to the performance of patient care within their scope of practice and according to organizational policies, accrediting and licensing bodies.

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. 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: Relevant experience as a Medical Assistant preferred.
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.

Notice Regarding Maine Employer Surveillance Statute: 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.