Medical Assistant (FLOAT)

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

Job summary

Join a leading community health organization as a Medical Assistant (FLOAT) to provide compassionate, patient-centered care in a dynamic pediatric environment. This role offers the chance to build a broad clinical experience while supporting families and providers. Enjoy a collaborative culture, competitive compensation, and a $3500 sign-on bonus for full-time hires.

Benefits

Collaborative culture

Career growth opportunities

Flexible schedules

Competitive compensation

Generous benefits

$3500 sign-on/retention bonus

Qualifications

• Must have up-to-date BLS certification within 2 weeks of hire.
• Preferred: Graduate of accredited Medical Assistant program.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct support to providers in delivering care.
• Prepares and rooms patients for examination and treatment.
• Administers prescribed medications and vaccines.

Skills

Compassion

Collaboration

Communication

Clinical Judgement

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant training or MA Certification

Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS)

Job description

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It takes a special kind of Medical Assistant to float—and we’re looking for just that. Are you energized by variety, quick to adapt, and motivated by the fast pace of pediatric care? Do you thrive when every day looks a little different and love supporting kids, families, and providers alike? If so, PCHC’s Penobscot Pediatrics wants to meet you! We’re seeking a Medical Assistant (MA) FLOAT—a key player who steps in wherever needed, ensuring consistent, high-quality care across the clinic. In this unique role, you’ll cover for MAs when they’re out and assist clinic-wide in delivering compassionate, patient-centered care. It’s the ideal opportunity to build broad clinical experience, deepen your skill set, and be part of a vibrant, mission-driven team. If you’ve got the heart and hustle, we want to hear from you. Apply today!

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

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

Schedule: Full-Time, Monday-Friday, Schedule TBD (NOTE: Shift differential available for this float position. Schedule may change depending on needs of clinic, but would still typically fall within Monday-Friday.)

Position 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.

Organization Highlights:

• 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
• Provides comprehensive, patient-centered care with services including Psychiatry & Mental Health, Dental, Family Medicine, Pediatrics, Pharmacy, Geriatrics, Laboratory Services, Physical Therapy, and more

Education and Experience Requirements:

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Evidence of Medical Assistant training including all essential functions, or MA Certification.
• Up-to-date training and certification in Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) from AHA, Red Cross, or ASHI; must obtain within 2 weeks if not current at hire.
• Initial and maintained Certification is highly encouraged and supported.

Preferred:

• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program, or CMA, RMA, or CCMA certification, or prepared to certify within 60 days of hire.

Interested? Apply today or request a full job description at [e-mail]. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or other protected characteristics.