Medical Assistant (Mental Health) - Brewer Medical Center

Penobscot Community Health Care•Brewer, ME

8d•$44,720 - $63,877•Onsite

About The Position

PCHC’s Brewer Medical Center is looking for a Medical Assistant to support mental health. In this role, you’ll work within an integrated care team to provide high-quality care to our patients seeking mental health services, supports, and resources. Embrace a collaborative spirit, working side-by-side with providers to fulfill our mission.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Evidence of Medical Assistant training including all the essential job functions, knowledge, skills, and abilities listed here in this job description, or MA Certification 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.

Nice To Haves

Graduate of an accredited program for Medical Assistants, or
CMA- Certification by the AAMA, or
RMA- Certification by the AMT, or
CCMA- Certification by the NHA.
Or prepared to certify within 60 days of hire.
Initial and maintained Certification is highly encouraged and supported.

Responsibilities

Demonstrates empathy, compassion, collaboration, and appropriate clinical judgement in patient care.
Provides direct support to providers in delivering care and treatment to patients seeking mental health services and supports.
Conducts patient chart reviews for pre-visit planning, medication refills, and other clinical requests. Supports clinical desktop work.
Strategizes within care teams to effectively manage patient’s care.
Prepares and rooms patients for examination, treatment, and procedures. Maintains exam rooms, instruments, supplies, and equipment.
Administers prescribed medications and vaccines under the direction of the provider, including drawing of blood and processing of labs.
Assists in maintaining compliance with quality assurance standards.
Engages and supports patients to ensure they feel heard, respected, and involved in their care.
Collaborates with clinical and administrative teams to improve the patient experience and clinic processes.