Medical assistant or clinical team assistant - nephrology

Medical Group Practices Nursing/Clinical Support Req #: 96077 Join a friendly, specialty nephrology practice with exceptional interdisciplinary teamwork, supporting a team of 19 providers. This is a Monday–Friday position with no weekends or on‑call requirements, and MaineHealth holidays off, offering an excellent work–life balance.

The Medical Assistant or Clinical Team Assistant will provide primarily clinical support to office providers, including rooming patients for in‑person visits by gathering and updating medical information, preparing patients for telehealth appointments, and maintaining ongoing communication with patients regarding provider instructions. The role also involves close collaboration with nursing staff on clinical questions and triage issues, as well as supporting clinical projects such as lab entry, prior authorizations, and referral processing.

The ideal candidate is friendly, eager to learn new skills, adaptable, and a strong team player who enjoys contributing to a collaborative, patient‑centered environment.

Position Summary: Medical Assistant

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) role 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. 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.

Position Summary: Clinical Team Assistant

The Clinical Team Assistant (CTA) is responsible for performing daily patient service functions to support the clinical team in the delivery of patient care. The Clinical Team Assistant functions under the license of a provider when performing clinical and other patient care responsibilities.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

Education: Student or graduate of an accredited vocational program, community college, or university in the field of health sciences that required clinical experience for advancement; or completion of an MA program that did not require a clinical externship; or completion of a healthcare vocational program with a patient facing component; or equivalent relevant clinical patient facing experience will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

License/Certifications: Current BLS certification within one month of hire required.

Experience: A minimum of three months of patient facing clinical experience required.

Additional Information

MaineHealth is committed to fostering a supportive, inclusive environment where care team members can thrive while making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve across Maine and New Hampshire. We offer competitive benefits including paid parental leave, flexible work options, student loan assistance, professional development opportunities, and well-being resources—so you can grow your career while feeling supported both personally and professionally. We recognize the value each team member brings to our organization. Any offer of employment will depend on qualifications such as skills, relevant experience, education, certifications, and other job-related factors. The base range is an estimate and does not reflect the full value of our total compensation package.

The pay range for the medical assistant position is $21.09 to $27.12 per hour. The pay range for the clinical team assistant position is $20.27 to $24.36 per hour. Compensation for part-time positions is determined on a prorated basis consistent with the scheduled hours and applicable full-time equivalent (FTE). In addition to base pay, MaineHealth offers comprehensive benefits, recognition programs, career growth opportunities, and, where applicable, shift differentials or other incentives.

If you have questions about this role, please contact jayne.conley@mainehealth.org.