Medical Assistant - Surgical Care

MaineHealth • Belfast, ME

6d • Onsite

About The Position

MaineHealth is seeking a Medical Assistant for its Surgical Care specialty practice in Belfast, Maine. The Medical Assistant provides compassionate, hands-on support while working alongside physicians and advanced practice providers to support patient care and the practice’s clinical and administrative operations. Duties include rooming patients, obtaining vital signs, assisting with clinical needs, coordinating care, and keeping workflows organized to help ensure an exceptional patient experience throughout the surgical journey.

Requirements

• 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 is required. An exception applies to qualifying MaineHealth MA IIs with 10 years of MA experience who were employed by MaineHealth as an MA in the most recent 5 years, prior to 5/01/25.
• Current BLS certification is required, or it 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.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.

Responsibilities

• Room patients and obtain vital signs.
• Assist with clinical needs.
• Coordinate patient care.
• Support day-to-day clinical and administrative operations.
• Help keep practice workflows organized.
• Contribute to a positive patient experience.

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED