Medical Assistant - Child & Adolescent Psychiatric Services
About The Position
MaineHealth Behavioral Health is hiring a Medical Assistant to support providers and care for patients in an outpatient behavioral health setting in Brunswick. The role supports integrated behavioral health and substance use treatment through a multidisciplinary approach. The Medical Assistant helps patients feel welcomed, respected, and supported and contributes to their health and wellness. The posting describes MaineHealth Behavioral Health’s Comprehensive Addiction Psychiatry Services (CAPS) clinic, although the position title specifies Child & Adolescent Psychiatric Services. The position requires an applicable Medical Assistant education or experience pathway, current certification from an approved certifying body, and current BLS certification or the ability to obtain it within 30 days of the start date. The pay range is $21.09 to $27.12 per hour.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED preferred.
- Meet one of the following: graduate from an accredited vocational institution or community college Medical Assisting program with 160 hours of clinical experience; complete an Adult Education Medical Assistant program and have 6 months of clinical experience in a practice setting; or have 1 year of clinical experience in a multi-provider practice setting. Equivalent experience is evaluated case by case.
- Current AAMA, NHA, AMT, or NCCT certification required, with the stated exception for eligible MaineHealth MA IIs hired before 5/01/25 who have 10 years of MA experience and were employed by MaineHealth as an MA in the most recent 5 years.
- Current BLS certification required or must be obtained within 30 days of the start date.
- Six months of experience as a Medical Assistant or one year as a MaineHealth Clinical Team Assistant.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or GED.
- Additional skills or requirements preferred: N/A.
Responsibilities
- Room patients and obtain vital signs and health histories.
- Administer medications and injections as appropriate.
- Coordinate patient care.
- Assist with procedures.
- Document in the electronic medical record.
- Help patients feel welcomed, respected, and supported throughout their visits.
- Support providers and patients in an outpatient behavioral health setting.
Benefits
- Paid parental leave
- Flexible work options
- Student loan assistance
- Professional development opportunities
- Well-being resources
- Comprehensive benefits
- Recognition programs
- Career growth opportunities
- Shift differentials or other incentives, where applicable
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
