Medical Assistant, MA - Internal Medicine

For a limited time, MaineHealth is offering up to $4,000 Sign on bonus for all eligible new Medical Assistants with less than 1 year of experience and $5,000 for experienced Medical Assistants with greater than 1 year of experience! 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. Position Summary The Medical Assistant II 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 II functions under the license of a provider when performing clinical and other patient care responsibilities. Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) 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 preferred or achieved within 1 year of eligibility. Current BLS certification within 3 months of hire required. An NH Med Tech License, or NH EMT and National Registry EMT license is required for those positions located in New Hampshire. Experience: 1 year of experience as a Medical Assistant or 6 months of experience and certification required. Additional Skills/Requirements Required: N/A Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: N/A Location: MaineHealth · Internal Medicine Schedule: Full Time, Day Shift, 40