Medical Assistant (Primary Care/Care Team) - Penobscot Community Health Center

Penobscot Community Health Care • Bangor, ME

8d • $22 - $31 • Onsite

About The Position

Penobscot Community Health Center (PCHC) is seeking a passionate, team-oriented Medical Assistant (MA) to support its primary care team. This role is an opportunity to be part of a mission-driven organization that delivers compassionate, high-quality care. The Medical Assistant will play a key role in delivering care alongside providers and care teams in a collaborative, patient-centered environment.

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

• Initial and maintained Certification is highly encouraged and supported.
• 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.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Generous benefits
• Flexible schedules supportive of work/life balance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED