Medical Assistant - Preble Street Learning Collaborative

MaineHealth; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 28,929 - 37,195; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Competitive benefits

Student loan assistance

Job summary

MaineHealth's Maine Medical Center in Portland, ME is seeking a Medical Assistant for the MH PSLC. The MA will room patients, assist clinicians, and oversee the medical shower and respite beds, with a focus on serving vulnerable populations.

Hours are Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM, with no nights or weekends. Trauma-informed care and homelessness/service experience are preferred; compensation includes a sign-on bonus and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Education: HS diploma or GED preferred; MA program with 160 hours of clinical experience or 6 months of practice training.
• Certifications: BLS required within 30 days; national MA certs preferred when available.
• Experience: Relevant Medical Assistant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Room patients and support exam flow for clinicians.
• Assist providers with clinical care during visits.
• Oversee medical shower and respite beds at MH-PSLC.
• Support care for underserved populations with the interprofessional team.

Skills

Communication skills

Trauma-informed care

Compassionate care

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or GED preferred

Medical Assisting program with 160 hours of clinical experience

1 year of clinical experience in a multi-provider practice

Job description

Description

Maine Medical Center

Nursing/Clinical Support
Req #: 85154

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.

The medical assistant role at the Maine Health-Preble Street Learning Collaborative is a unique opportunity for the MA who has a passion for working with the underserved community. The main clinical duties of the MA are rooming patients, assisting providers with clinical care, and oversight of the medical shower and respite beds at the MH-PSLC. We are searching for a candidate who has experience or is passionate about serving vulnerable populations. We are seeking a compassionate MA with strong communication skills and a passion for serving underserved populations. Experience with trauma informed care, mental health, substance use disorders, homelessness services, or other healthcare settings is preferred. The hours of this position are Monday-Friday from 8:00 AM- 4:30 PM. No nights or weekends or Mainehealth observed holidays.

Department and Program Summary:

The MaineHealth Preble Street Learning Collaborative (MH PSLC) is a low-barrier clinic that addresses the needs and care of people experiencing homelessness through education, outreach, and walk-in medical services, case management, and other community resources. We also launched the CONNECT Outreach Van, a grant-funded mobile outreach program that delivers trauma-informed treatment for psychiatric and substance use disorders to people with unstable housing in Greater Portland.

The Learning Collaborative offers the opportunity to join a close and supportive interprofessional team that provides medical care, social work, and basic support for patients with unstable housing.

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 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, NCCT, or NREMT certification preferred. 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: 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.

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

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