Medical Assistant - Primary Care, Belfast

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

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $4,000

Sign-on bonus $5,000

Job summary

As a Medical Assistant in Primary Care at Waldo Hospital, you will be at the heart of patient care—supporting providers and helping patients of all ages with their everyday health needs. Join our team and contribute to a collaborative, community-focused environment in rural Maine.

This full-time, 40-hour-per-week position offers competitive benefits and a pathway for professional growth. Sign-on bonuses apply: $4,000 for 0–1 year experience and $5,000 for 1+ year experience; pro-rated for

Qualifications

• Education: High School diploma or GED preferred with 160 hours of clinical Medical Assisting experience.
• Certification: BLS required within 30 days; preferred certifications: AAMA, NHA, AMT, NCCT or NREMT.
• Experience: 0–1 years or 1+ years of Medical Assistant experience preferred.
• Other: Full-time role in a primary care setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient check-in, documentation, and basic clinical tasks in primary care.
• Support care team, providers, and patients with everyday health needs.

Education

High School diploma or GED preferred

Graduated from accredited Medical Assisting program with 160 hours of clinical experience

1 year of clinical experience in a multi-provider practice

Job description

Description

Waldo Hospital

Nursing/Clinical Support
Req #: 94077

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.

Grow Your Career in Primary Care & Family Medicine!

As a Medical Assistant in Primary Care | MaineHealth Waldo Hospital, you'll be at the heart of patient care-building lasting connections, supporting providers, and helping patients of all ages with their everyday health needs. Join our team and make a difference in your community every single 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. 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.

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

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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.