Medical Assistant - Outpatient Psychiatry

Description

Maine Health Behavioral Health

Nursing/Clinical Support

Req #: 80932

For a limited time Maine Health 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 Maine Health member employees are ineligible; former Maine Health 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)

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.

• 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.

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.

• 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).
• 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 Maine Health 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.
• Experience:
  
  Six months of experience as a Medical Assistant or one year as a Maine Health Clinical Team Assistant.
• Additional Skills/Requirements
  
  Required:
  
  N/A

Maine Health is committed to fostering a supportive, inclusive environment where care team members can thrive while making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve across Maine and New Hampshire.

We offer competitive benefits including paid parental leave, flexible work options, student loan assistance, professional development opportunities, and well-being resources—so you can grow your career while feeling supported both personally and professionally.

• paid parental leave
• flexible work options
• student loan assistance
• professional development opportunities
• well-being resources
• recognition programs
• career growth opportunities
• shift differentials or other incentives

The pay range for this position is $21.09to $27.12 per hour.

Compensation for part-time positions isdeterminedon a prorated basis consistent with the scheduled hours and applicable full-time equivalent (FTE).

In addition to base pay, Maine Health offers comprehensive benefits, recognition programs, career growth opportunities, and,where applicable,shift differentials or other incentives.