Medical Assistant - Ear, Nose & Throat Care, Brunswick

For a limited time, MaineHealth is offering sign on bonuses for Medical Assistants:

• 0-1 years of experience: $4,000 (full time)
• 1+ years of experience: $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.

We are seeking a compassionate and detail-oriented Medical Assistant to join our busy ENT (Ear, Nose, and Throat) practice. The Medical Assistant will support providers in delivering high-quality patient care, assist with clinical procedures, and ensure efficient daily operations within the clinic.

Key Responsibilities

• Room patients and obtain vital signs, medical histories, and chief complaints
• Absorb and assist providers during ENT-specific procedures (e.g., ear irrigations, nasal endoscopy setup)
• Prepare and clean exam rooms and instruments
• Perform basic clinical tasks such as injections, EKGs (if applicable), and specimen collection
• Manage patient flow and ensure timely care
• Document patient information accurately in the electronic medical record (EMR)
• Provide patient education and follow-up instructions
• Cook up referrals, prior authorizations, and scheduling as needed
• Maintain compliance with infection control and safety standards

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).
• Licenses/Certifications: Current AAMA, NHA, AMT, NCCT, or NREMT certification preferred or achieved within one year of eligibility. (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. 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.
• Experience: One year of experience as a Medical Assistant (without certification) or as a MaineHealth Clinical Team Assistant; or 6 months of experience as a certified Medical Assistant.

Additional Skills/Requirements

N/A

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Additional Information

If you’re looking to build a career in a place where people help one another deliver best-in-class care, apply today.

If you have questions about this role, please contact sarah.polk@mainehealth.org.