Medical Assistant - Vascular Surgery

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

Job summary

MaineHealth in Scarborough, ME is hiring a Medical Assistant for the Vascular Surgery team. The role focuses on patient care, rooming and wound care, while also handling FMLA documentation and fax management in a collaborative office setting.

The MA operates under physician/AP supervision for clinical tasks and participates in a fast-paced environment with on-site ultrasound services and vein procedures. A friendly, flexible, team-driven mindset is essential.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED required; MA program with 160 hours clinical
• Current AAMA, NHA, AMT or NCCT certification; BLS required
• Six months MA experience or one year as MaineHealth Clinical Team Assistant

Responsibilities

• Patient rooming and wound care as part of a team-based clinic
• Support administrative tasks: FMLA documentation and fax management
• Collaborate with physicians and staff to ensure smooth patient flow in vascular surgery

Education

High School diploma or GED

Medical Assisting program with 160 hours of clinical experience

Adult Education Medical Assistant program with 6 months clinical experience

1 year of clinical experience in a multi-provider practice

Tools

AAMA, NHA, AMT, or NCCT certification

BLS certification

Job description

Description

Nursing/Clinical Support
Req #: 97653

Join MaineHealth Vascular Surgery in Scarborough and become part of a collaborative, patient-focused team serving communities across the state of Maine. This fast-paced specialty practice offers a supportive and friendly work environment where teamwork and communication are highly valued. The Medical Assistant will play a primarily clinical role, with a strong focus on patient rooming and wound care, while also supporting administrative functions such as FMLA documentation and fax management. Ideal candidates are friendly, flexible, task-oriented, and eager to ask questions and contribute to a positive team culture. With on-site ultrasound services and vein procedures, this is an excellent opportunity to develop your skills while caring for a complex and diverse patient population.

Hours are scheduled between 7:30 a.m. and 8:30 p.m., with a preference for a five-day-per-week schedule.

Summary:
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 MA role functions under the license of the physician/advanced practice practitioner when performing clinical and other patient care responsibilities.

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, 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. A NH Med Tech License, or NH EMT and National Registry EMT license is required for those positions located in New Hampshire.
3. Experience: Six months of experience as a Medical Assistant or one year as a MaineHealth Clinical Team Assistant.

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.

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.