Medical Assistant - Behavioral Health, Geriatric Care

Description

Nursing/Clinical Support
Req #: 32700

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.

The Outpatient Senior Division in the Department of Psychiatry at Maine Medical Center is seeking a Medical Assistant to join our team.

We're looking for a detail-oriented, compassionate professional with a strong interest in mental and behavioral health. This is an opportunity to become a valued member of a collaborative, patient-centered team dedicated to high-quality care.

In this dynamic role, you will balance clinical and administrative responsibilities, including:

• Taking and recording vital signs
• Processing medication refill requests
• Managing prior authorizations
• Acting as a key liaison between patients, families, and providers

You'll be part of a supportive, inclusive team culture that emphasizes empathy, teamwork, and excellence in care.

The role is 5 days per week Mon-Fri and the hours are 7:30-4p or 8-4:30p.

Summary:
The Medical Assistant (MA) role is assigned duties and responsibilities related to patient care and administrative support in a team-based environment while promoting a smooth flow of patients through the office. The Medical Assistant MA role functions under the license of the physician/advanced practice practitioner when performing clinical and other patient care responsibilities.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

1. 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).
2. License/Certifications: Current AAMA, NHA, AMT, or NCCT certification preferred or achieved within one year of eligibility. 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.
3. Experience: One year of experience as a Medical Assistant or 6 months of experience and certification required.
4. Additional Skills/Requirements Required: N/A
5. Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: N/A

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