Medical Assistant (Mental Health) - Brewer Medical Center

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

Job summary

A major non-profit health center in Brewer, Maine, is seeking a compassionate Medical Assistant to support mental health services. This full-time role involves collaboration with clinical teams to deliver high-quality patient care. Join a mission-driven organization and enhance your career while making a positive impact!

Benefits

$3500 sign on/retention bonus

Flexible schedules supportive of work/life balance

Competitive compensation and generous benefits

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Medical Assistant training or MA Certification required.
• Certification in Basic Life Support must be obtained within 2 weeks if not current.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct support to providers in delivering care and treatment.
• Conducts patient chart reviews and prepares patients for examination.
• Administers prescribed medications and vaccines under direction.

Skills

Empathy

Collaboration

Clinical judgement

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Evidence of Medical Assistant training

Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support certification

Graduate of an accredited program for Medical Assistants or relevant certification

Job description

Medical Assistant (Mental Health) - Brewer Medical Center

Job Category: Medical Assistants

Requisition Number: MEDIC004363

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• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

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Brewer Medical Center
735 Wilson Street
Brewer, ME 04412, USA

Description

Are you a Medical Assistant with a passion for supporting individuals on their mental health journey? At PCHC’s Brewer Medical Center, we’re looking for a compassionate, team-oriented Medical Assistant to join our integrated care team. If empathy, kindness, and a commitment to whole-person care are your strengths, you’ll feel right at home here. In this role, you’ll play a vital part in delivering high-quality care and support to patients seeking mental health services. You’ll work side-by-side with a dedicated team of providers in a collaborative environment where every role makes a difference. If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact and grow in a mission-driven organization, we’d love to hear from you—apply today!

All externally hired medical assistants will receive a $3500 sign on/retention bonus!

Schedule: Full-Time, Monday-Thursday 7:45am-5:15pm / Friday 7:45am-12pm

Highlights of the Position:

• Demonstrates empathy, compassion, collaboration, and appropriate clinical judgement in patient care.
• Provides direct support to providers in delivering care and treatment to patients seeking mental health services and supports.
• Conducts patient chart reviews for pre-visit planning, medication refills, and other clinical requests. Supports clinical desktop work.
• Strategizes within care teams 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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