Medical Assistant - Orthopedics & Sports Medicine

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

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $4000 (0-1 years)

Sign-on bonus $5000 (1+ years)

Job summary

MaineHealth's Waldo Hospital in Belfast, ME, seeks a Medical Assistant to join our Orthopedics team. You will work with providers and clinical staff to deliver high-quality, compassionate care in a fast-paced specialty setting.

Responsibilities include patient intake, exam room prep, procedure support, and coordinating care. Ideal candidates are organized, team-oriented, and passionate about helping patients regain mobility and improve quality of life.

Qualifications

• Education: HS diploma or GED preferred; various MA training options with clinical hours or experience.
• Licenses/Certifications: MA certs preferred or within 1 year; BLS required or obtained within 30 days.
• Experience: 1 year MA experience or 6 months if certified.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient intake and processing.
• Prepare exam rooms and support procedures.
• Coordinate care and ensure positive patient experience.

Skills

Medical assisting duties

Team collaboration

Patient intake

Education

High School diploma or GED

Medical Assisting program +160 hours

Adult Education MA program +6 months

1 year MA experience

Job description

Description

Waldo Hospital Nursing/Clinical Support

Req #: 76897

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, 40 hour per week position.

What we do here changes the world. Working together so our communities are the healthiest in America. That's where you come in.

Join our collaborative Orthopedics team in Belfast, Maine, where you'll play an essential role in supporting patients through every step of their care journey. As a Medical Assistant, you will work alongside providers and clinical staff to deliver high-quality, compassionate care in a fast-paced specialty setting. Responsibilities include assisting with patient intake, preparing exam rooms, supporting procedures, coordinating care, and ensuring a positive patient experience.

This is a great opportunity for someone who is organized, team-oriented, and passionate about helping patients regain mobility and improve their quality of life. Our team values professionalism, communication, and a supportive work environment where you can grow your skills and make a meaningful impact every day.

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. 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: 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

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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]