Medical Assistant (Primary Care) - Penobscot Community Health Center
About The Position
Penobscot Community Health Center (PCHC) is seeking a passionate, team-oriented Medical Assistant to support its primary care team. The role contributes to compassionate, high-quality, patient-centered care in a collaborative community health setting, working alongside providers and care teams. PCHC is a nationally recognized nonprofit Federally Qualified Health Center that offers integrated services and a Medical Home Model. The Medical Assistant supports providers with patient care, treatments, and clinical decision-making; handles clinical desktop and chart-management tasks; prepares patients and exam spaces; performs clinical procedures under provider direction; supports quality standards and best practices; and collaborates with clinical and administrative teams to improve patient experience and clinic workflows. The schedule is part-time, 36 hours per week, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, 7:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.; Wednesdays and weekends are off.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Evidence of Medical Assistant training covering the essential job functions, knowledge, skills, and abilities listed in the job description, or Medical Assistant certification.
- Current Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support training and certification issued by the American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or American Health & Safety Institute; if not current at hire, it must be obtained within two weeks.
Nice To Haves
- Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program.
- Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) certification by the AAMA.
- Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) certification by the AMT.
- Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) certification by the NHA.
- Prepared to obtain a Medical Assistant certification within 60 days of hire.
- Initial and maintained Medical Assistant certification; certification is encouraged and supported.
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 in a primary care setting.
- Conduct chart reviews, manage medication refills, and support pre-visit planning and other clinical requests.
- Room patients and maintain exam spaces.
- Administer medications and vaccines, draw blood, and process laboratory work under provider direction.
- Support adherence to quality standards and help implement clinic best practices.
- Collaborate with clinical and administrative teams to enhance patient experience and clinic workflows.
- Help ensure patients feel heard and respected.
Benefits
- Flexible schedules supportive of work/life balance.
- Competitive compensation and generous benefits.
- Collegial professional atmosphere with informed leadership.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
