Waldo Hospital Nursing/Clinical Support Req #: 95606 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 is a full-time, 36-hour per week position. MaineHealth is looking for a Medical Assistant to join our Nephrology team in Belfast! 🩺 If you’re an MA who loves building relationships with patients, working as part of a collaborative clinical team, and knowing that the work you do truly matters, this could be the opportunity you’ve been looking for. As a Medical Assistant in Nephrology, you’ll play an important role in supporting patients with kidney conditions and helping keep their care moving smoothly.
From rooming patients and supporting providers to updating clinical information, responding to patient needs, and helping coordinate care, you’ll be an essential part of the team. Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)
High School diploma or GED preferred. Must meet one of the following
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 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.
Six months of experience as a Medical Assistant or one year as a MaineHealth Clinical Team Assistant. Additional Skills/Requirements Required: N/A Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: N/A Additional Information MaineHealth 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.
We recognize the value each team member brings to our organization. Any offer of employment will depend on qualifications such as skills, relevant experience, education, certifications, and other job-related factors. The base range is an estimate and does not reflect the full value of our total compensation package.
The pay range for this position is $21.09 to $27.12 per hour. Compensation for part-time positions is determined on a prorated basis consistent with the scheduled hours and applicable full-time equivalent (FTE). In addition to base pay, MaineHealth offers comprehensive benefits, recognition programs, career growth opportunities, and, where applicable, shift differentials or other incentives.
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