Medical Assistant - Palliative Care Brunswick

Description

Nursing/Clinical Support
Req #: 51876

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, 40 hour per week position.

MaineHealth's Palliative Care team in Brunswick is seeking a dedicated and empathetic Medical Assistant (MA) to join our interdisciplinary care team. This role offers a meaningful opportunity to support patients and families facing serious illness by providing both clinical and emotional support throughout their care journey.

The ideal candidate is compassionate, detail-oriented, and comfortable working closely with patients, families, and a collaborative team of providers, nurses, and social workers to deliver holistic, patient-centered care.

Why MaineHealth?
At MaineHealth, we're working together so our communities are the healthiest in America. We offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, growth opportunities, and a supportive team environment that values your contribution to patient care.

Location: Palliative Care - Brunswick, Maine
Schedule: Monday-Friday, daytime hours

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 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.
3. Experience: One year of experience as a Medical Assistant or 6 months of experience and certification required.
4. Additional Skills/Requirements Required: N/A
5. Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: N/A

If you have questions about this role, please contact sarah.polk@mainehealth.org