Medical Assistant - Pre-Admission Testing

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

Job summary

Maine Medical Center, part of MaineHealth, in Portland, ME, seeks a Medical Assistant II to provide patient care and administrative support in a team-based setting. The role operates under the physician/APP license for clinical tasks to ensure efficient patient flow in the clinic.

Required are a high school diploma or GED with MA training options, active certification (AAMA/NHA/AMT/NCCT), and BLS. At least six months as MA or one year as Clinical Team Assistant is preferred.

Qualifications

• Education: High School diploma or GED preferred. Must meet one of the following: Graduated from an accredited Medical Assisting program with 160 hours of clinical experience; or completion of an Adult Education Medical Assistant program with 6 months clinical experience; or 1 year of clinical experience in a multi-provider practice setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care and administrative support in a team-based environment.
• Assist physicians with clinical tasks under supervision.
• Promote smooth flow of patients through the office.

Education

High School diploma or GED preferred; Medical Assisting program with 160 hours of clinical experience completed

Adult Education Medical Assistant program with 6 months of clinical experience

1 year of clinical experience in a multi-provider practice setting

Job description

Maine Medical Center

Nursing/Clinical Support
Req #: 96840

Summary:
The Medical Assistant II 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 II 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.

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.

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

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