Medical Assistant (Mental Health) - Helen Hunt Health Center

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Old Town, Maine, is seeking a passionate Medical Assistant to join their integrated care team. This role focuses on providing high-quality care to patients with mental health conditions, emphasizing empathy and collaboration. Full-time positions offer a supportive work environment, competitive compensation, and generous benefits, including a sign-on bonus. Join a mission-driven team dedicated to improving patient experiences and outcomes.

Benefits

Flexible schedules

Competitive compensation

Generous benefits

$3500 sign-on/retention bonus

Qualifications

• Evidence of Medical Assistant training required.
• Certification in Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support must be obtained within 2 weeks if not current.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Empathy

Compassion

Collaboration

Clinical Judgement

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant Certification

Job description

Are you a Medical Assistant who is passionate about serving patients living with mental health conditions or concerns? Do your superpowers include empathy and kindness? PCHC’s Helen Hunt Health Center is looking for a Medical Assistant to support mental health! In this role, you’ll work within an integrated care team to provide high-quality care to our patients seeking mental health services, supports, and resources. Embrace a collaborative spirit, working side-by-side with providers to fulfill our mission. Ready to make a difference? 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, Tuesday-Friday, 6:30am-5pm (Mondays + Weekends OFF)

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 emailing [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.

Qualifications

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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