Medical Assistant - Behavioral Health

Description

Nursing/Clinical Support
Req #: 64762

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.

"This team and culture is unmatched, honestly. The best working environment I've ever had the pleasure of working. We handle our stuff, even on the busiest of days, but are able to keep our spirits up with the support of each other and the amazing providers/managers/admin staff we work with! " (*current team member).

"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, NCCT, or NREMT certification preferred or achieved within one year of eligibility. (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. 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.
3. 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.
4. Additional Skills/Requirements Required: N/A
5. Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: N/A

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Additional Information

If you have questions about this role, please contact jayne.conley@mainehealth.org