Medical Assistant (Primary Care) - Brewer Medical Center

Penobscot Community Health Care•Brewer, ME

1d•$44,720 - $63,877•Onsite

About The Position

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.

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.
Initial and maintained Certification is highly encouraged and supported.

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

Demonstrate empathy, strong communication, and sound clinical judgment while supporting patients and care teams.
Assist providers with patient care, treatments, and clinical decision-making to ensure smooth, high-quality visits in a primary care setting that supports the whole person.
Conduct chart reviews, manage medication refills, and support pre-visit planning and other clinical requests.
Room patients, maintain exam spaces, administer medications and vaccines, draw blood, and process labs under provider direction.
Support adherence to quality standards and help implement best practices across the clinic.
Collaborate across clinical and administrative teams to enhance patient experience and clinic workflows while ensuring patients feel heard and respected.