Medical Assistant (Nurse Practitioner Residency Program) - Brewer Medical Center

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

Job summary

Penobscot Community Health Care is seeking a Medical Assistant for the Nurse Practitioner Residency Program at Brewer Medical Center. You will assist providers, prepare patients, and manage chart reviews and medication refills.

This on-site role supports care across multiple specialties and contributes to resident education. Ideal candidates hold MA certification, a high school diploma, and BLS certification with a willingness to obtain required credentials within 2 weeks of hire.

Qualifications

• Evidence of Medical Assistant training or MA certification.
• BLS/CPR + healthcare provider safety training.
• Ability to support providers and manage patient care flow.

Responsibilities

• Assist providers with patient care, tests, and procedures.
• Prepare patients, room exam spaces, and administer basic meds/vaccines.
• Review charts, manage refills, and support pre-visit planning.
• Support quality standards and clinic workflows.

Skills

Direct Provider Support

Chart Management

Patient Preparation

Team Collaboration

Care Coordination

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

MA Certification / Medical Assistant certification

BLS certification (within 2 weeks of hire)

Accredited MA program / CMA or equivalent

Tools

EHR Systems

Job description

Medical Assistant (Nurse Practitioner Residency Program) - Brewer Medical Center

Job Category : Medical Assistants

• Full-Time
• On-site
• Hourly Range : $21.50 USD to $30.71 USD

Locations

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

Description

Love variety, learning, and being part of something bigger? PCHC has an exciting opening for a skilled Medical Assistant (MA) to join our growing Nurse Practitioner Residency team at Brewer Medical Center. You’ll work alongside a dedicated NP Resident, support care across multiple specialties, and gain diverse clinical experience—all while helping shape the next generation of primary care providers. It’s a dynamic, collaborative role where your skills make a real difference. Excited yet? We are too.

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 cares for the WHOLE person, offering a broad range of integrated services, including Psychiatry & Mental Health, Dental, Family Medicine, Pediatrics, Pharmacy, Geriatrics, Laboratory Services, Physical Therapy, and more!

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• 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‑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? 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.

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