Medical Assistant - Surgical Care

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

Flexible work options

Student loan assistance

Professional development opportunities

Well-being resources

Job summary

MaineHealth is seeking a Medical Assistant for the Surgical Care team in Belfast, Maine. You will work alongside physicians and advanced practice providers to support rooming patients, take vital signs, and assist with clinical needs while coordinating care across the practice.

This role emphasizes compassionate, hands-on support in a fast-paced surgical setting. The position offers competitive benefits, flexible options where available, and opportunities for professional development within

Qualifications

• Education: HS diploma or GED preferred; multiple pathways with medical assisting clinical hours or related programs.
• Licensure/certifications: Current AAMA, NHA, AMT, or NCCT certification required; BLS certification either current or within 30 days of start.
• Experience: Six months MA or one year MaineHealth Clinical Team Assistant.
• Additional Skills: None listed or required.

Responsibilities

• Room patients and obtain vital signs.
• Assist with clinical needs during visits.
• Coordinate care across the surgical practice.
• Support administrative operations and workflow in the clinic.

Education

High School diploma or GED

Accredited vocational/community college Medical Assisting with 160 hours clinical

Adult Education Medical Assistant program with 6 months clinical experience

1 year clinical experience in a multi-provider practice

Job description

Medical Group Practices

Nursing/Clinical Support
Req #: 99317

Be part of a team making a difference in patients' lives! Our Surgical Care team in Belfast, Maine, is looking for a Medical Assistant to provide compassionate, hands-on support in a specialty surgical practice.

Working alongside physicians and advanced practice providers, you'll help create a positive patient experience while supporting the day-to-day clinical and administrative operations of the practice. From rooming patients and obtaining vital signs to assisting with clinical needs, coordinating care, and keeping workflows organized, you'll play an important role in ensuring patients receive exceptional care throughout their surgical journey.

If you're a dependable, compassionate Medical Assistant who enjoys working in a collaborative environment and takes pride in making a difference,

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‑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.
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.

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