Medical Assistant - Walk-In Care, Brunswick

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

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $5,000

Job summary

MaineHealth is hiring a Medical Assistant for the Brunswick walk-in clinic. The role involves rooming patients, taking vital signs, documenting histories in the EMR, and assisting providers with exams and procedures.

The candidate will perform specimen collection, point-of-care testing, EKGs, and administer medications and immunizations as directed, in a fast-paced, patient-centered setting with a strong emphasis on teamwork and quality care.

Qualifications

• Education: HS diploma or GED; MA program with 160 hours clinical or equivalent.
• Certifications: AAMA/NHA/AMT/NCCT/NREMT preferred; BLS within 30 days.
• Experience: Medical Assistant experience preferred.
• Remote teams not applicable; flexibility in a dynamic clinic setting.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and assist with check-in/check-out.
• Obtain and record vital signs and medical histories.
• Prepare patients for examinations and assist providers.
• Schedule appointments and perform clerical tasks.
• Maintain confidential patient records per HIPAA.
• Assist behavioral health providers with admin and clinical duties.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Clinical teamwork

Documentation

Education

High School diploma or GED

Medical Assisting program (160 hrs)

Tools

EMR documentation

EKG equipment

Point-of-care tests

Immunization administration

Job description

Description

Mid Coast Hospital

Nursing/Clinical Support
Req #: 95235

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.

Medical Assistant - Walk in Clinic
Location: Brunswick, Maine
Position Type: Full-time, 32 hours

About Us

In a walk-in care environment, the MA must be adaptable, organized, and able to prioritize tasks efficiently while maintaining a high level of patient service. Strong communication skills are essential, as this role works closely with providers, nurses, and front office staff to coordinate care and support a positive patient experience.

This position requires the ability to thrive in a dynamic setting, respond to varying patient volumes, and provide compassionate care to patients of all ages.

The MA will room patients, obtain vital signs and medical histories, and accurately document information in the electronic medical record. They will assist providers with examinations and procedures, perform clinical tasks such as specimen collection, point-of-care testing, and EKGs, and administer medications and immunizations as directed.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and assist with check-in/check-out processes
• Obtain and record vital signs, medical histories, and other patient information
• Prepare patients for examinations and assist providers as needed
• Schedule appointments, answer phones, and perform clerical tasks
• Maintain accurate and confidential patient records in compliance with HIPAA
• Support behavioral health providers with administrative and clinical duties

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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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 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.