Medical Assistant- Specialty Services Float

MaineHealth; Damariscotta (ME); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Paid parental leave

Flexible work policy

Student loan assistance

Training and education programs

Well-being resources

Job summary

MaineHealth is seeking a Medical Assistant I for Lincoln Hospital Nursing/Clinical Support. The role supports patient care and administrative tasks across Surgical Care, Wound Care, Cancer Care, and more, under physician supervision.

Sign-on bonuses apply: $4,000 for 0–1 year experience and $5,000 for 1+ year experience, prorated for part-time roles. Remote work not available for this position.

Qualifications

• Must have a High School diploma or GED.
• Preferred certifications: AAMA, NHA, AMT, NCCT, or NREMT.
• Experience as Medical Assistant is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide general clinical support for listed departments under physician supervision.
• Assist with patient care activities to promote smooth patient flow.

Skills

Clinical support

Team-based care

Patient care

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Description

Lincoln Hospital Nursing/Clinical Support. Req #: 84914. 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). Bonus amount is prorated for part‑time hires; per diem hires are ineligible.

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 I functions under the license of the physician/advanced practice practitioner when performing clinical and other patient care responsibilities.

The Medical Assistant I will provide general clinical support for multiple specialty departments, including Surgical Care, Wound Care, Cancer Care and Blood Disorders, Palliative Care, OBGYN, Dermatology, Orthopedics, and Sports Medicine.

Responsibilities

Provide general clinical support for the listed specialty departments and work under physician supervision to perform clinical and patient care activities.

Qualifications

Required

• Education: High School diploma or GED preferred. Must meet one of the following: graduated from an accredited vocational institution or community college in Medical Assisting with 160 hours of clinical experience; 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 be obtained within 30 days of start date. BLS is exempt for fully remote care team members. A NH Med Tech License or NH EMT and National Registry EMT license is required for positions located in New Hampshire.
• Experience: Relevant experience as a Medical Assistant preferred.

Preferred

• None.

Benefits

Sign‑on bonus: 0-1 year of experience $4,000 (full time), 1+ year of experience $5,000 (full time). Additional benefits include paid parental leave, flexible work policy, student loan assistance, training and education programs, and well‑being resources for employees and their families.

If you have questions about this role, please contact [e-mail].