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Medical Assistant (MA) - Palliative Care

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Location: Damariscotta, ME
Facility: Lincoln Hospital
Schedule: Full Time
Job Category: Nursing/Clinical Support
Req #: 16820
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Lincoln Hospital


Nursing/Clinical Support
Req #: 16820


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.

Your role:
The Palliative Care | MaineHealth Medical Assistant will be a key role in our ambulatory clinic practice, located in Damariscotta, ME. The MA is embedded into the interdisciplinary team model to care for patients and support families through complex illnesses. The MA fosters a compassionate environment, in person and through phone and MyChart communications, and is instrumental in the patient experience and operations of the clinic. 

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. 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


Additional Information 

With a career at any of the MaineHealth locations across Maine and New Hampshire, you’ll be working with health care professionals that truly value the people around them – both within the walls of the organization and the communities that surround it.

We offer benefits that support an individual's needs for today and flexibility to plan for tomorrow – programs such as paid parental leave, a flexible work policy, student loan assistance, training and education, along with well-being resources for you and your family.
 
MaineHealth remains focused on investing in our care team and developing an inclusive environment where you can thrive and feel supported to realize your full potential. If you’re looking to build a career in a place where people help one another deliver best-in-class care, apply today.
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