Medical Assistant, MA - Family Medicine

Per Diem

8 Pikes Hill

Nursing/Clinical Support

Day Shift

For a limited time, MaineHealth is offering up to $4,000 Sign on bonus for all eligible new Medical Assistants with less than 1 year of experience and $5,000 for experienced Medical Assistants with greater than 1 year of experience!

• 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.

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• Position Summary

• The Medical Assistant for Western Maine Family Medicine 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 functions under the license of a provider when performing clinical and other patient care responsibilities.

• 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 preferred or achieved within 1 year of eligibility. Current BLS certification within 3 months of hire required.

• Experience: Relevant experience as a Medical Assistant preferred.

• Additional Skills/Requirements Required: N/A

• Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: N/A