Community Medicare Annual Wellness Visit Specialist (Medical Assistant)

Penobscot Community Health Care•Bangor, ME

2d•$21 - $30

About The Position

Looking to build meaningful connections and make a lasting impact in the lives of older adults? PCHC is seeking an experienced, compassionate Medical Assistant to join our team as a Community Medicare Annual Wellness Visit Specialist serving Community Care & Geriatrics. In this role, you’ll meet patients where they are—providing thoughtful, comprehensive wellness visits in community-based settings while helping them navigate preventative care, chronic conditions, and long-term health planning. You’ll play a key role in supporting healthier aging, closing gaps in care, and ensuring patients feel seen, heard, and supported every step of the way. If you’re passionate about geriatric care, value relationship-building, and take pride in delivering high-quality, patient-centered care, we’d love to connect. Collaborative culture, career growth opportunities, and much more! Find out more from our current PCHC MAs and Clinical Supervisors: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3odqQB-Ykf8 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3odqQB-Ykf8] All full-time, externally hired Medical Assistants will receive a $3500 sign on / retention bonus! This position may work in a Designated Healthcare Facility which is subject to the State of Maine’s immunization requirements for healthcare workers. If hired, you will be required to show a Certificate of Immunization, or Proof of Immunity, against: 1.) Rubeola (measles); Mumps; Rubella (German measles); Varicella; Hepatitis B; and Influenza. Schedule:Full-Time, Monday-Friday, Typically 7:30am-4pm | Some schedule flexibility may be required for coverage needs. (This position requires regular travel between PCHC sites. Mileage for any travel between sites will be reimbursed in accordance with PCHC’s Business Travel & Expense Reimbursement policy.) Salary: Ranges from $21-30/hour depending on qualifications, skills, and years of relevant experience.

Requirements

Medical Assistant certification required, as below: AAMA - Certification by the AAMA required at time of hire or within 60 days of date of hire. Certifications must be maintained at all times. CCMA- Certification by the NHA required. Certifications must be maintained at all times.
Minimum of two years’ experience as a Medical Assistant in primary healthcare or related setting required.
Will have up to-date training and certification in Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support issued by American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or American Health & Safety Institute. Must obtain within 2 weeks if not current at hire.
Having a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record and/or an appropriate length of driving experience for insurance purposes is required. Any concerns raised by the results of a driving record check will be subject to an individualized review to determine whether the infraction is relevant to the individual’s ability to perform the responsibilities of the position in accordance with PCHC’s Automobile Safety and Background Check Policy.

Responsibilities

Deliver Meaningful, Patient-Centered Wellness Visits: Conduct Medicare Annual Wellness Visits in community settings, focusing on the whole person—physical health, cognition, safety, and long-term care planning.
Support Healthier Aging Through Prevention: Identify gaps in care, complete screenings, and develop personalized preventative care plans that support each patient’s long-term health and independence.
Coordinate Care for Complex Needs: Recognize and respond to chronic conditions, connecting patients to Care Management, Transitions of Care, and other supportive services as needed.
Engage Patients & Families with Compassion: Provide education on chronic disease management, preventative care, and advance care planning—ensuring patients and families feel informed and supported.
Strengthen Workflows & Quality Outcomes: Partner with Operations, Quality, and clinical teams to support consistent workflows, meet CMS requirements, and drive performance in Annual Wellness Visits and ACO initiatives
Work Across the Community: Travel to local care settings to provide on-site support, building strong relationships with patients, families, and care teams while expanding access to essential services.