Medical Assistant - Outpatient Psychiatry

Schedule

• 8:00 AM–4:30 PM or 8:30 AM–5:00 PM, with flexibility when fully staffed.

Responsibilities

• Greeting and rooming patients, recording vital signs.
• Documenting and reporting patient conditions, medical history, and treatments.
• Aiding in patient education under provider guidance.
• Preparing and disinfecting exam rooms and equipment.
• Managing supplies and maintaining a safe, organized environment.

Qualifications

• 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).
• 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.
• A NH Med Tech License, or NH EMT and National Registry EMT license is required for those positions located in New Hampshire.
• Six months of experience as a Medical Assistant or one year as a MaineHealth Clinical Team Assistant.

Benefits

• Paid parental leave.
• A flexible work policy.
• Student loan assistance.
• Training and education.
• Well-being resources for you and your family.

Pay

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).

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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 jayne.conley@mainehealth.org.