Medical Assistant - Primary Care, Damariscotta

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

Benefits offered by this job

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

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

Job summary

MaineHealth Primary Care - Damariscotta is hiring a Medical Assistant to join the clinical team in a full-time 36-hour weekly role. The MA will support patient care and contribute to a safe, efficient, patient-centered workflow. Sign-on bonuses are offered: $4,000 for 0-1 years of experience and $5,000 for 1+ years, with prorating for part-time staff.

Current MaineHealth employees are ineligible. Pay ranges from $21.09 to $27.12 per hour, plus comprehensive benefits and opportunities for

Qualifications

• Education: HS diploma or GED with MA program completion and 160 hours clinical experience
• Licenses/Certifications: BLS required within 30 days; MA certs preferred
• Experience: Relevant Medical Assistant experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Support the clinical team with patient care in a safe, patient-centered, efficient workflow.
• Perform typical medical assistant duties as part of the care delivery team.

Education

High School diploma or GED plus MA program/160 hours clinical experience

MA certification/licensure preferred or required within 30 days of start

1 year clinical experience in a practice setting (equivalent evaluated)

Job description

Description

Lincoln Hospital

Nursing/Clinical Support

Req #: 80934

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, 36 hour per week position.

MaineHealth Primary Care - Damariscotta | MaineHealth is searching for a Medical Assistant! The MA functions as a member of the clinical team performing a supportive role in the delivery of patient care that is safe, effective, patient-centered, timely, efficient, and equitable.

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‑based 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. 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.

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.