Medical Assistant - Outpatient Psychiatry

Description MaineHealth Behavioral Health

Nursing/Clinical Support
Req #: 80932

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 teamwork and camaraderie is excellent. It is nice to work in such a supportive environment" (* current team member)

These are just some of the amazing things the current staff says about working at Behavioral Health! We are a large, fast-paced outpatient community mental health clinic located just five minutes off the turnpike in Biddeford, Maine. Our team is dedicated to providing compassionate, patient- and family-centered care in a collaborative environment.

We are a large, fast-paced outpatient community mental health clinic located just five minutes off the turnpike in Biddeford, Maine. Our team is dedicated to providing compassionate, patient- and family-centered care in a collaborative environment.

Position Highlights:

• Schedule: 8:00 AM-4:30 PM or 8:30 AM-5:00 PM, with flexibility when fully staffed.
• Role: Primarily clinical responsibilities, including:
• Greeting and rooming patients, recording vital signs.
• Documenting and reporting patient conditions, medical history, and treatments.
• Assisting with patient education under provider guidance.
• Preparing and disinfecting exam rooms and equipment.
• Managing supplies and maintaining a safe, organized environment.

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 required. (Prior to 5/01/25 MA IIs with 10 years MA experience and employed by MaineHealth as a MA in the most recent 5 years are exempt from certification requirement). 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: Six months of experience as a Medical Assistant or one year as a MaineHealth Clinical Team Assistant.
4. Additional Skills/Requirements Required: N/A
5. Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: N/A

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Additional Information

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.

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.

MaineHealth remains focused on investing in our care team and developing an inclusive environment where you can thrive and feel supported to realize your full potential. If you're looking to build a career in a place where people help one another deliver best-in-class care, apply today.

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