Medical Assistant - Orthopedics & Sports Medicine

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.

This is a full-time, 40 hour per week position.

About the role

Join our collaborative Orthopedics team in Belfast, Maine, where you'll play an essential role in supporting patients through every step of their care journey. As a Medical Assistant, you will work alongside providers and clinical staff to deliver high-quality, compassionate care in a fast-paced specialty setting.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with patient intake
• Preparing exam rooms
• Supporting procedures
• Cooking care
• Ensuring a positive patient experience

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).
• 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

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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.