Medical Assistant - Behavioral Health, Farmington

Description

Franklin Hospital

Nursing/Clinical Support

Req #: 84249

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.

Position: Medical Assistant – Behavioral Health

Location: Farmington, Maine

Employment Type: Full-Time (36 hours)

Join the compassionate team at MaineHealth Behavioral Health in Farmington, where you'll play an important role in supporting individuals on their mental health journey. As a Medical Assistant, you'll work alongside behavioral health providers to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care in a welcoming outpatient setting. This is a rewarding opportunity to build meaningful relationships with patients while contributing to a collaborative team dedicated to improving the health and well-being of our community.

In this role, you'll assist with both clinical and administrative responsibilities, including rooming patients, obtaining vital signs and health histories, coordinating care, managing patient communications, supporting medication refill requests, documenting in the electronic medical record, and helping ensure the clinic operates efficiently. You'll be an integral part of a team that values compassion, respect, and excellence in patient care.

If you're a Medical Assistant who enjoys working in a supportive, team-oriented environment and is passionate about making a difference in the lives of others, we'd love to have you join us in beautiful Farmington, Maine.

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 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.
Experience: 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

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 sarah.polk@mainehealth.org

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