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Medical Assistant - Nephrology

MaineHealth
parental leave
United States, Maine, Portland
1600b Congress Street (Show on map)
Mar 07, 2026
Description Medical Group Practices Nursing/Clinical Support Req #: 68225 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. Join a friendly specialty practice known for its wonderful interdisciplinary teamwork supporting 19 providers. This Monday-Friday position offers a stable schedule with no weekends, no call, and all MaineHealth holidays off. The role provides primarily clinical support, including rooming patients for inperson visits; gathering and updating medical information; setting up telehealth appointments; maintaining ongoing patient communication; collaborating closely with staff nurses on clinical questions and triage needs; and assisting with clinical support functions such as lab entry, prior authorizations, and referral processing. Our ideal candidate is friendly, eager to learn new tasks, and a true team player. 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 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) 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, NCCT, or NREMT certification preferred. 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. Experience: Relevant experience as a Medical Assistant preferred. Additional Skills/Requirements Required: N/A Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: N/A Hiring Scam Alert MaineHealth will never request financial information during the interview or pre-hiring process. All legitimate communications will come from an email address ending in @mainehealth.org. If you suspect fraudulent activity, please report it immediately to mhcareers@mainehealth.org. 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. If you have questions about this role, please contact jayne.conley@mainehealth.org