Medical Assistant - Primary Care/Internal Medicine

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

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

36-hour work week

Job summary

MaineHealth Primary Care - Internal Medicine - Topsham is seeking a full-time Medical Assistant to support patient care and administrative tasks in a collaborative, team-based office. The MA functions under a provider's license when performing clinical responsibilities.

Eligible candidates may receive sign-on bonuses; the position is a 36-hour per week role with a pay range of $21.09 to $27.12 per hour and comprehensive benefits where applicable.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED plus MA program with 160 hours of clinical experience.
• Current AAMA, NHA, AMT, or NCCT certification required.
• BLS certification required or must obtain within 30 days of start date.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care and administrative support in a team-based office.
• Perform clinical duties under license of a provider to support patient flow.

Skills

Clinical support

Patient care

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High School diploma or GED with MA program / 160 hours clinical

MA certification (AAMA/NHA/AMT/NCCT)

BLS certification

Job description

Description

Mid Coast Hospital

Nursing/Clinical Support

Req #: 92099

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 36 hour per week position.

MaineHealth Primary Care - Internal Medicine - Topsham | MaineHealth has an immediate need for a full-time Medical Assistant to join our care team. The Medical Assistant 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 functions under the license of a provider 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, or NCCT certification required. (Prior to 5/01/25 MA IIs with 10 years MA experience and employed by MaineHealth as a MA in the most recent 5 years are exempt from certification requirement). 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: Six months of experience as a Medical Assistant or one year as a MaineHealth Clinical Team Assistant.
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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