Floating Medical Assistant - Varied Roles & Growth

Penobscot Community Health Care; Old Town (ME); On-site; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Job summary

Penobscot Community Health Care is seeking a Medical Assistant (MA) FLOAT to support multiple providers and clinics at the Helen Hunt Health Center. This role covers for MAs when others are out and helps deliver consistent, high-quality care across teams.

A strong emphasis on collaboration and flexible coverage is central to the position. The ideal candidate will have MA training, a high school diploma, and current BLS certification or the ability to obtain it within two weeks of hire.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Evidence of Medical Assistant training with all essential functions listed in the job description.
• Up-to-date Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required or to be obtained within 2 weeks of hire.
• Certification is encouraged and supported.

Responsibilities

• Support providers with patient care and clinical decisions to ensure high-quality visits.
• Conduct chart reviews, manage medication refills, and assist with pre-visit planning and other clinical requests.
• Prepare patients for examinations, room patients, and assist with vaccinations and labs as directed by providers.
• Maintain clinical spaces and process labs under provider direction.
• Support adherence to quality standards and clinic workflows and engage with patients and the care team.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant training

Job description

Penobscot Community Health Care is seeking a Medical Assistant (MA) FLOAT to support multiple providers and clinics at the Helen Hunt Health Center. This role covers for MAs when others are out and helps deliver consistent, high-quality care across teams.

A strong emphasis on collaboration and flexible coverage is central to the position. The ideal candidate will have MA training, a high school diploma, and current BLS certification or the ability to obtain it within two weeks of hire.