Medical Assistant (Primary Care) - Penobscot Community Health Center

Penobscot Community Health Center•Bangor, ME

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Make a difference where it matters most—right here at Penobscot Community Health Center. PCHC is looking for a passionate, team-oriented Medical Assistant (MA) to support our primary care team. This isn’t just another job—it’s a chance to be part of something bigger. At PCHC, our mission drives everything we do. As a Medical Assistant, you’ll play a key role in delivering compassionate, high-quality care alongside providers and care teams who truly believe in the power of community health. If you’re a dynamic MA who thrives in a collaborative, patient-centered environment—we want to meet you. Apply today and help us shape the future of care. This position is eligible for a $3500 sign-on bonus for externally-hired candidates Schedule: Full-Time, Tuesday-Friday, 7am-5:30pm (Mondays + Weekends OFF) Highlights of the Position: Demonstrates compassion, collaboration, communication, and appropriate clinical judgement in patient care. Provides direct support to providers in delivering care and treatment to patients. Conducts patient chart reviews for pre-visit planning, medication refills, and other clinical requests. Supports clinical desktop work. Strategizes within care team 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. Join PCHC's nationally recognized non-profit organization: Federally Qualified Health Center offering integrated Medical Home Model Collegial professional atmosphere with informed leadership Flexible schedules supportive of work/life balance Competitive compensation and generous benefits PCHC provides comprehensive, patient-centered care with integrated services, including Psychiatry & Mental Health, Dental, Family Medicine, Pediatrics, Pharmacy, Geriatrics, Laboratory Services, Physical Therapy, and more! Curious, or interested to learn more? Apply today! You can request a full copy of the detailed job description by emailing [email protected] . All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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.

Responsibilities

Demonstrates compassion, collaboration, communication, and appropriate clinical judgement in patient care.
Provides direct support to providers in delivering care and treatment to patients.
Conducts patient chart reviews for pre-visit planning, medication refills, and other clinical requests.
Supports clinical desktop work.
Strategizes within care team 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.