Medical Assistant - Surgical Care & Wound Care

MaineHealth; Damariscotta (ME); On-site; USD 29,000 - 37,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Paid parental leave

Student loan assistance

Professional development

Well-being resources

Job summary

MaineHealth Surgical Care and Wound Care - Damariscotta is seeking a Medical Assistant to join our team. The position supports providers with rooming, taking vital signs, reconciling the medical record, and promoting patient wellness in a 30-hour-per-week schedule.

Qualified candidates will have a high school diploma or GED, MA program credentials, and CPR/BLS. A sign-on bonus is offered: $0–$4,000 for 0–1 years experience; $0–$5,000 for 1+ years, prorated for part-time roles.

Qualifications

• Education: High School diploma or GED preferred, plus MA program with 160 hours of clinical experience or equivalent.
• Current BLS certification required or must obtain within 30 days of start date.
• Experience as Medical Assistant preferred, strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Room patients with a provider and obtain vital signs.
• Reconcile the medical record and track preventive care quality measures.
• Return patient calls and support care coordination.

Job description

Lincoln Hospital

Nursing/Clinical Support
Req #: 91172

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 30 hour per week position.

Your role:
MaineHealth Surgical Care and Wound Care - Damariscotta | MaineHealth is offering an exciting opportunity for a Medical Assistant to join our team! We are looking for candidates with strong communication skills, a positive attitude and proven record of reliability. Our medical assistants work one on one with a provider to enhance patient care and wellness through rooming and obtaining vital signs, reconciling the medical record, tracking preventative care quality measures, and returning patient calls. This position requires a positive attitude to contribute tothe team spirit within the practice

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, NCCT, or NREMT certification preferred. 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: Relevant experience as a Medical Assistant preferred.
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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