Medical Assistant

Penobscot Community Health Care; Bangor (ME); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Penobscot Community Health Care is seeking a Medical Assistant for their pediatrics department. This role involves supporting providers in patient care, conducting patient chart reviews, and administering medications. The ideal candidate is compassionate, collaborative, and eager to make a difference in pediatric healthcare.

Benefits

Flexible schedules supportive of work/life balance

Competitive compensation and generous benefits

$3500 sign on/retention bonus

Qualifications

• Must have up-to-date training and certification in Basic Life Support.
• Initial and maintained Certification is highly encouraged and supported.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct support to providers in delivering care and treatment to patients.
• Prepares and rooms patients for examination, treatment, and procedures.
• Administers prescribed medications and vaccines under the direction of the provider.

Skills

Compassion

Collaboration

Communication

Clinical judgement

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant training or Certification

Job description

Medical Assistant - Penobscot Pediatrics (CNAs welcome to apply!)

Job Category: Medical Assistants

Requisition Number: MEDIC004315

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• Posted : May 20, 2025
• Full-Time
• On-site

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6 Telcom Drive
Penobscot Pediatrics
6 Telcom Drive
Bangor, ME 04401, USA

6 Telcom Drive
Penobscot Pediatrics
6 Telcom Drive
Bangor, ME 04401, USA

Are you a vibrant and spirited Medical Assistant who is passionate about serving pediatric patients and families/guardians? Do you thrive in a dynamic and ever-changing environment? Then apply to join PCHC's Penobscot Pediatrics as a Medical Assistant! In this role, you’ll collaborate to support the provider and Care Team in performing expanded primary care and scheduled acute care visits to PCHC patients, gaining robust clinical experience in everything from an earache to a broken toe. We’re looking for an MA who has that perfect balance of being efficient but not rushed, and makes every patient feel like they’re the most important human of the day. Ready to make a difference? Apply today! CNAs are welcome to apply -- we'll train the right candidate!!!

All full-time, externally hired Medical Assistants will receive a $3500 sign on /retention bonus!

Highlights of the Position:

• 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.

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!

Required:

• 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.

Preferred:

• 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.

Curious, or interested to learn more? Apply today! You can request a full copy of the detailed job description by [e-mail] .

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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