Medical Assistant - Behavioral Health

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
  • Completion of an Adult Education Medical Assistant program and 6 months of clinical experience in a practice setting
  • 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 (exempt for MA IIs with 10 years MA experience and employed by MaineHealth as a MA in the most recent 5 years). Current BLS certification required or must obtain within 30 days of start date.
• Licenses/Certifications: NH Med Tech License, or NH EMT and National Registry EMT license is required for 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

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.

If you have questions about this role, please contact jayne.conley@mainehealth.org

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