Medical Assistant II - Infectious Disease 32hrs/week

MaineGeneral Health • Augusta, ME

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About The Position

Under the supervision of medical staff, the Medical Assistant II performs routine clinical and administrative duties in support of the assigned area or office. On the Infectious Disease team, this role helps visits run smoothly while supporting patients and providers. The position is scheduled for 32 hours per week on a consistent day-shift schedule, with no nights, weekends, or rotating shifts stated. Responsibilities include preparing patients for visits, assisting providers during examinations, supporting basic diagnostic procedures, collecting specimens as required, documenting patient care, and communicating observed changes in patient condition to medical staff for assessment. The role also supports filing, reception, scheduling, scribing, data entry, prior authorizations, and patient registration, and maintains examination areas, equipment, and medical supplies. The position requires work experience as a Medical Assistant, certification from an accredited Medical Assistant program, and an associate degree in Medical Assisting from an accredited school.

The listed hourly base-pay range is $19.65–$36.14. Individual pay is determined by factors including experience, qualifications, skills, and market considerations. Eligible team members may also earn applicable differentials. Benefits include health, dental, and vision coverage; wellness resources; parental leave; earned time; an Employee Assistance Program; Payactiv access to earned wages; tuition reimbursement; retirement contributions; life and disability insurance; and career-development resources.

Requirements

• Work experience as a Medical Assistant.
• Certification by an accredited Medical Assistant program.
• Associate degree in Medical Assisting from an accredited school.
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to balance clinical and administrative responsibilities.
• Team-focused mindset and patient-first approach.

Responsibilities

• Collect statistics and prepare patients for visits and medical staff.
• Prepare patients for visits and assist providers during examinations.
• Assist with basic diagnostic procedures and perform specimen collection as required.
• Communicate observed changes in patient condition to medical staff for assessment.
• Document patient care provided.
• Perform assigned duties including filing, reception, scheduling, scribing, data entry, prior authorization, and patient registration.
• Maintain equipment and medical supplies, including reordering, stocking, cleaning, and troubleshooting.
• Maintain examination areas.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision benefits.
• Wellness programs and resources.
• Industry-leading leave for new parents.
• Earned time plan.
• Employee Assistance Program for employees and household members.
• Payactiv access to wages earned before payday.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Eligible employees may receive up to 2% of eligible pay in 403(b) company-matching contributions and another 2% in the 401(a) retirement income plan.
• Insurance plans covering loss of income due to death, terminal illness, or serious injury from accident.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Leadership-supported career-development programs and learning resources.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree