Medical Assistant - Primary Care, Belfast

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

Benefits offered by this job

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

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

Job summary

MaineHealth Waldo Hospital in Belfast, ME seeks a Medical Assistant for Primary Care. This full-time, 40-hour/week role supports providers and helps patients with everyday health needs.

The position offers sign-on bonuses, requires a High School diploma or MA program with clinical hours, and BLS certification (or obtained within 30 days). Growth within the MaineHealth network is encouraged.

Qualifications

• Education/Certification requirements for Medical Assistants as listed in the job posting.
• BLS certification required or to be obtained within 30 days of start date.
• Experience preferred as Medical Assistant.

Responsibilities

• Assist providers and support patients in a Primary Care setting.

Education

High School diploma or GED preferred; MA program completion with 160 hours clinical experience OR Adult Education MA program with 6 months clinical experience OR 1 year clinical experience in a multi-provider practice

AAMA, NHA, AMT, NCCT, or NREMT certification preferred; BLS certification within 30 days

Job description

Medical Assistant - Primary Care, Belfast

Location: Belfast, ME
Facility: Waldo Hospital
Schedule: Full Time
Shift: Day
Job Category: Nursing/Clinical Support
Req #: 94077
Date Posted: Sep 16, 2026

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)

• 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, 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.
• Experience: Relevant experience as a Medical Assistant preferred.
• Additional Skills/Requirements Required: N/A
• 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.

Notice Regarding Maine Employer Surveillance Statute: 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.

MaineHealth policy requires all care team members to be vaccinated, including for influenza, subject to eligibility for medical or religious exemptions which can only be granted in compliance with applicable law.