Medical Assistant (Substance Use Disorders | Primary Care) - Seaport Community Health Center

Penobscot Community Health Care•Belfast, ME

About The Position

Calling Waldo County! PCHC is hiring a Medical Assistant at Seaport Community Health Center—or will train you to become one. Join a compassionate, integrated care team serving patients in primary care and those seeking support for substance use disorder. If you’re a CNA or have relevant clinical experience, we’ll provide paid training to help you grow your skills and confidence. This is meaningful, hands-on work with patients who rely on connection, trust, and high-quality care. We’re looking for kind, dependable individuals who are ready to make a real difference and be part of a team that shows up with purpose every day. If you’re passionate about supporting your community and ready to grow, we’d love to connect. Apply today! 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 (pro-rated for part-time)! Schedule: Part-Time (Anticipated 30 Hours/Week), Wednesday - Friday, 7am-5:30pm Highlights of the position: Patient-Centered Care: Provide compassionate, respectful care that ensures patients feel heard, valued, and supported throughout their visit. Clinical Support: Work closely with providers to deliver care, assist with procedures, and administer medications, vaccines, and lab work. Care Team Collaboration: Partner with providers and care teams to coordinate care and support positive patient outcomes. Pre-Visit Planning: Review charts, support medication refills, and help prepare for efficient, well-organized patient visits. Patient Flow & Environment: Room patients, prepare exam spaces, and maintain supplies and equipment to keep the clinic running smoothly. Quality & Improvement: Support quality standards and contribute to ongoing efforts to improve workflows and the patient experience. 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!

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

Provide compassionate, respectful care that ensures patients feel heard, valued, and supported throughout their visit.
Work closely with providers to deliver care, assist with procedures, and administer medications, vaccines, and lab work.
Partner with providers and care teams to coordinate care and support positive patient outcomes.
Review charts, support medication refills, and help prepare for efficient, well-organized patient visits.
Room patients, prepare exam spaces, and maintain supplies and equipment to keep the clinic running smoothly.
Support quality standards and contribute to ongoing efforts to improve workflows and the patient experience.