<p>MaineHealth Behavioral Health</p> <p>Nursing/Clinical Support</p> <p>Req #: 60165</p> <p>For a limited timeMaineHealthis offering sign on bonuses for Medical Assistants:</p> <ul> <li>0-1 years of experience eligible for $4,000 (full time) </li><li>1+ years of experience eligible for $5,000 (full time) </li><li>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. </li><li>CurrentMaineHealthmember employees are ineligible; formerMaineHealthMembers are ineligible until greater than 6 months separation from employment. </li></ul> <p>The Outpatient Senior Division in the Department of Psychiatry at Maine Medical Center is seeking a Medical Assistant to join our team.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>This dynamic role is primarily administrative in nature and will include:</p> <ul> <li>Taking and recording vital signs </li><li>Processing medication refill requests </li><li>Managing prior authorizations </li><li>Acting as a key liaison between patients, families, and providers </li></ul> <p>You'll be part of a supportive, inclusive team culture that emphasizes empathy, teamwork, and excellence in care.</p> <p>Summary:</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)</p> <ul> <li>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). </li><li>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. Fully remote care team members are exempt from BLS certification requirement. A NH Med Tech License, or NH EMT and National Registry EMT license is required for those positions located in New Hampshire. </li><li>Experience: One year of experience as a Medical Assistant (without certification) or as a MaineHealth Clinical Team Assistant; or 6 months of experience as a certified Medical Assistant. </li><li>Additional Skills/Requirements Required: N/A </li><li>Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: N/A </li></ul> <p>Additional Information</p> <p>With a career at any of the MaineHealth locations across Maine and New Hampshire, you'll be working with health care professionals that truly value the people around them - both within the walls of the organization and the communities that surround it.</p> <p>We offer benefits that support an individual's needs for today and flexibility to plan for tomorrow - programs such as paid parental leave, a flexible work policy, student loan assistance, training and education, along with well-being resources for you and your family.</p>