Medical Assistant - Comprehensive Addiction Psychiatry Services (CAPS)

Description

MaineHealth Behavioral Health

Nursing/Clinical Support
Req #: 84273

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 40 hour per week position.

Join the dedicated team at MaineHealth Behavioral Health (MHBH) in Rockland, where compassionate, patient-centered care makes a meaningful difference every day. Our Comprehensive Addiction Psychiatry Services (CAPS) clinic provides integrated behavioral health and substance use treatment, supporting individuals on their recovery journey through a multidisciplinary approach. Learn more about MaineHealth Behavioral Health here: MaineHealth Behavioral Health.

As a Medical Assistant, you'll play an essential role in supporting providers and caring for patients in an outpatient behavioral health setting. Responsibilities include rooming patients, obtaining vital signs and health histories, administering medications and injections as appropriate, coordinating care, assisting with procedures, documenting in the electronic medical record, and helping patients feel welcomed, respected, and supported throughout their visit.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Medical Assistant who enjoys building relationships with patients, thrives in a collaborative team environment, and is passionate about making a positive impact in behavioral health and addiction recovery. Every day offers the chance to help patients take meaningful steps toward improved health and wellness while working alongside an experienced team committed to compassionate, high-quality care.

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 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.
3. Experience: Six months of experience as a Medical Assistant or one year as a MaineHealth Clinical Team Assistant.
4. Additional Skills/Requirements Required: N/A
5. Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: N/A

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