Medical Assistant - Primary Care & Walk-In Care

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

Job summary

MaineHealth is seeking a compassionate Medical Assistant to support providers in our Primary Care and Walk-In Clinic in Belfast, ME. You will assist with patient care, perform clinical tasks, and help maintain smooth clinic operations.

The role emphasizes patient-centered care, accurate documentation in the EHR, and collaboration with the care team. Flexible benefits and a supportive environment are highlighted in the posting.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Greet and prepare patients for exams, record vital signs, and review medical history.
• Assist providers with examinations, procedures, and treatments.
• Administer medications and immunizations as directed.
• Perform phlebotomy, specimen collection, and point-of-care testing.
• Accurately document patient information in the electronic health record (EHR).
• Support front office tasks including scheduling, referrals, and patient communication.
• Maintain exam rooms, supplies, and equipment to ensure a safe environment.
• Collaborate with the healthcare team to provide excellent patient-centered care.

Skills

Vital signs

Phlebotomy

Immunizations

EHR documentation

Patient care

Certifications (AAMA/NHA/AMT/NCCT/NRE…

Education

High School diploma or GED

Medical Assisting program with 160 hours clinical

Adult Education Medical Assistant program with 6 months clinical

1 year clinical experience in multi-provider practice

Job description

Medical Assistant - Primary Care & Walk-In Care

Location: Belfast, ME
Facility: Medical Group Practices
Schedule: Full Time
Shift: Day
Job Category: Nursing/Clinical Support
Req #: 98889
Date Posted: Oct 30, 2026

We are seeking a compassionate and detail-oriented Medical Assistant to join our Primary Care/Walk in Clinic in Belfast. The Medical Assistant supports providers and clinical staff by assisting with patient care, performing clinical and administrative tasks, and ensuring smooth daily operations within the practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Greet and prepare patients for exams, record vital signs, and review medical history.
• Assist providers with examinations, procedures, and treatments.
• Administer medications and immunizations as directed.
• Perform phlebotomy, specimen collection, and point-of-care testing.
• Accurately document patient information in the electronic health record (EHR).
• Support front office tasks including scheduling, referrals, and patient communication.
• Maintain exam rooms, supplies, and equipment to ensure a safe environment.
• Collaborate with the healthcare team to provide excellent patient-centered care.

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.
• 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 [emailprotected]

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.

Information collected may be used for legitimate business purposes, including security, safety, compliance, investigations, training, quality assurance, and operational management.

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.