Medical Assistant - Primary Care Family Medicine

MaineHealth; Saco (ME); On-site; USD 29,053 - 37,360; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus: 4,000 USD (0–1 year)

Sign-on bonus: 5,000 USD (1+ year)

Job summary

MaineHealth is hiring Medical Assistants in Maine. The role focuses on patient care and administrative support within a team-based office, operating under licensed physician oversight. Sign-on bonuses are offered for eligible candidates depending on experience and full-time status.

Compensation ranges from a base hourly rate with benefits; employees may be eligible for prorated bonuses for part-time roles. MaineHealth emphasizes competitive benefits and professional development opportunities for

Qualifications

• Education: High School diploma or GED preferred; multiple pathways to MA certification.
• Licensure/Certifications: BLS recommended or obtainable within 30 days, MA certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient care tasks under supervision.
• Provide administrative support to ensure smooth patient flow.
• Maintain accurate patient records and timely appointment scheduling.
• Support team-based care in a fast-paced clinic environment.

Skills

Customer service

Team collaboration

Medical terminology

Education

High School diploma or GED

Medical Assistant program completion

Job description

Description

Medical Group Practices

Nursing/Clinical Support
Req #: 87699

For a limited timeMaineHealthis 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.
• CurrentMaineHealthmember employees are ineligible; formerMaineHealthMembers are ineligible until greater than 6 months separation from employment.

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.

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.