Medical Assistant - Surgical Care

MaineHealth Accountable Care Organization; Norway (ME); On-site; USD 2,905,000 - 3,736,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Paid parental leave

Flexible work options

Student loan assistance

Professional development opportunities

Well-being resources

Job summary

MaineHealth is seeking a Medical Assistant to support Orthopedics and Sports Medicine in Norway, Maine. Primary duties include rooming patients, processing medication refills, handling follow-ups from endoscopy, inputting lab results, and chart abstraction. The role stresses teamwork, adaptability, and patient-centered care.

Per diem position with base and total compensation details aligned with MaineHealth practices; extensive benefits are highlighted in the job description.

Qualifications

• Education options include MA program completion with 160 hours clinical experience, Adult Education MA program with 6 months clinical experience, or 1 year MA-like experience.
• Certification: Current AAMA, NHA, AMT, or NCCT required; BLS within 30 days or exempt for remote teams.
• Experience: Six months MA or one year in a MaineHealth Clinical Team Assistant role.
• No additional required skills listed.

Responsibilities

• Room patients and manage basic clinical tasks.
• Process medication refills and follow up from endoscopy procedures.
• Input labs and abstract charts as part of chart management.
• Work collaboratively in a care team and adapt to daily changes.

Education

High School diploma or GED preferred with MA training options

MA certification (AAMA/NHA/AMT/NCCT)

BLS certification or willing to obtain within 30 days

6 months MA experience or 1 year MaineHealth Clinical Team Assistant

Job description

MaineHealth Orthopedics and Sports Medicine - Norway | MaineHealth is searching for a Medical Assistant! The Medical Assistant’s primary responsibilities include rooming patients, completing medication refills, managing follow-ups from endoscopy procedures, inputting labs, and abstracting charts. The ideal candidate is thoughtful and compassionate about the care they deliver, adaptable to the day-to-day changes in healthcare, and works collaboratively in a team setting.

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, 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.
• Experience: Six months of experience as a Medical Assistant or one year as a MaineHealth Clinical Team Assistant.
• 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 employment will depend on qualifications such as skills, relevant experience, education, certifications, and other job-related factors. The base range is an estimate and does not reflect the full value of our total compensation package.

The pay range for this position is $21.09 to $27.12 per hour.

Compensation for part-time positions is determined on a prorated basis consistent with the scheduled hours and applicable full-time equivalent (FTE).

In addition to base pay, MaineHealth offers comprehensive benefits, recognition programs, career growth opportunities, and, where applicable, shift differentials or other incentives.

If you have questions about this role, please contact [email].

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.

This is a per diem position.

Stephens Hospital
Nursing/Clinical Support
Req #: 88561

Description

MaineHealth is searching for a Medical Assistant to support Orthopedics and Sports Medicine in Norway, Maine. Primary duties include rooming patients, medication refills, follow-ups from endoscopy, inputting lab results, and chart abstraction. The role requires teamwork, adaptability, and patient-centered care.

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.