Medical Assistant (FLOAT) - Helen Hunt Health Center

Penobscot Community Health Care; Old Town (ME); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Penobscot Community Health Care's Helen Hunt Health Center is hiring a Medical Assistant (FLOAT) to cover for MAs across the clinic, ensuring consistent, high-quality care.

The role supports providers with patient care, treatment plans, and chart management while maintaining patient flow. This position offers on-site, full-time work with shift differential and opportunities to broaden clinical experience within a mission-driven team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Evidence of Medical Assistant training with all essential functions.
• Current Healthcare Provider BLS certification; if not current, must obtain within 2 weeks of hire.
• Certification is encouraged and supported.

Responsibilities

• Greet and prepare patients and rooms for visits.
• Assist providers with patient care, treatments, and clinical decisions.
• Conduct chart reviews, manage exam spaces, and handle medication refills.
• Prepare patients for procedures, administer vaccines when directed, and collect labs.
• Support quality and compliance with clinic standards.
• Collaborate with clinical and administrative teams to improve workflows.

Skills

Patient care support

Team collaboration

Clinical documentation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant certification

Job description

Medical Assistant (FLOAT) - Helen Hunt Health Center

Job Category: Medical Assistants

Requisition Number: MEDIC004741

• Posted : August 21, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site
• Hourly Range : $21.50 USD to $30.71 USD

Locations

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Description

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 excellent patient care? Do you thrive when every day looks a little different and enjoy supporting both patients and providers? If so, PCHC’s Helen Hunt Health Center 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 support care delivery across teams. 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.

Schedule: Full-Time, Monday-Friday, Schedule TBD (NOTE: Shift differential available for this float position.)

Highlights of the position:

• Compassionate, Collaborative Care – Demonstrate empathy, strong communication, and sound clinical judgment while supporting patients and the care team.
• Direct Provider Support – Assist providers with patient care, treatments, and clinical decision-making to ensure smooth, high-quality visits.
• Clinical Desktop & Chart Management – Conduct chart reviews, manage medication refills, and support pre-visit planning and other clinical requests.
• Patient Preparation & Procedures – Room patients, maintain exam spaces, administer medications and vaccines, draw blood, and process labs under provider direction.
• Quality & Compliance – Support adherence to quality standards and help implement best practices across the clinic.
• Patient & Team Engagement – Collaborate across clinical and administrative teams to enhance patient experience and clinic workflows while ensuring patients feel heard and respected.

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!

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

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.

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

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.