Medical Assistant - Pediatrics

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

Benefits offered by this job

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

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

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

The Medical Assistant (MA) role at MaineHealth provides patient care and administrative support in a team-based office setting while promoting smooth patient flow. The MA works under physician/APP supervision for clinical tasks and patient care responsibilities.

The pay range for this position is $21.09 to $27.12 per hour, with sign-on bonuses for eligible candidates and prorated amounts for part-time roles.

Qualifications

• Education and certifications in medical assisting as listed.
• BLS certification required or obtainable within 30 days of start.
• Experience as MA or Clinical Team Assistant preferred.

Skills

High school diploma

Team-based environment

Patient care support

Education

High School diploma or GED

160 hours clinical experience in Medical Assisting

MA program with 6 months clinical experience

1 year clinical experience in multi-provider practice

Tools

AAMA certification

NHA certification

AMT certification

NCCT certification

Job description

Description

Nursing/Clinical Support

Req #: 85741

For a limited timeMaineHealthis 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.


• CurrentMaineHealthmember employees are ineligible; formerMaineHealthMembers 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)

• 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).


• 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.


• Experience:Six months of experience as a Medical Assistant or one year as a MaineHealth Clinical Team Assistant.


• Additional Skills/Requirements Required:N/A


• Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred:N/A

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.

We recognize the value each team member brings to our organization.Any offer of employmentwill depend onqualificationssuch as skills, 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 is determined on a prorated basis consistent with the scheduled hours and applicable full-time equivalent (FTE).

In addition to base pay, MaineHealth offers comprehensive benefits, recognition programs, career growth opportunities, and, where applicable, shift differentials or other incentives.

If you have questions about this role, please contact [e-mail]