Medical Assistant - Orthopedics & Sports Medicine

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.

About the role

Help patients get back to doing what they love. Join the dedicated Orthopedics & Sports Medicine team at MaineHealth Waldo Hospital in beautiful Belfast, Maine, where you'll play an important role in helping patients recover from injuries, regain mobility, and improve their quality of life. As a Medical Assistant, you'll work side-by-side with experienced orthopedic providers in a collaborative, fast-paced specialty practice, assisting with patient care, preparing for procedures, coordinating treatment plans, and ensuring every patient receives compassionate, high-quality care. Whether caring for athletes recovering from sports injuries or patients preparing for or recovering from joint replacement surgery, you'll make a meaningful difference every day while growing your clinical skills in a supportive team environment.

Requirements

• 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 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. 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: Six months of experience as a Medical Assistant or one year as a MaineHealth Clinical Team Assistant.

Benefits

MaineHealth offers competitive benefits including:

• Paid parental leave
• Flexible work options
• Student loan assistance
• Professional development opportunities
• Well-being resources

Pay

The pay range for this position is $21.09 to $27.12 per hour. Compensation for part-time positions is determined on a prorated basis consistent with the scheduled hours and applicable full-time equivalent (FTE). In addition to base pay, MaineHealth offers comprehensive benefits, recognition programs, career growth opportunities, and, where applicable, shift differentials or other incentives.