Medical Assistant - Patient-Centered, Flexible, On-site

Penobscot Community Health Care; Bangor (ME); On-site; USD 29,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Generous benefits

Job summary

Penobscot Community Health Care is seeking a Medical Assistant for Hope House Health & Living Center in Bangor, ME. This on-site, full-time position supports a provider, greets patients, and helps deliver respectful, compassionate care in a setting serving patients facing homelessness.

The role emphasizes teamwork, patient preparation, chart management, and adherence to quality standards within a primary care clinic that prioritizes dignity and access.

Qualifications

• 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 inHealthcare 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist providers with patient care, treatments, and clinical decision-making to ensure smooth, high-quality visits in a primary care setting that supports the whole person.
• Conduct chart reviews, manage medication refills, and support pre-visit planning and other clinical requests.
• Room patients, maintain exam spaces, administer medications and vaccines, draw blood, and process labs under provider direction.
• Support adherence to quality standards and help implement best practices across the clinic.
• Collaborate across clinical and administrative teams to enhance patient experience and clinic workflows while ensuring patients feel heard and respected.

Job description

Penobscot Community Health Care is seeking a Medical Assistant for Hope House Health & Living Center in Bangor, ME. This on-site, full-time position supports a provider, greets patients, and helps deliver respectful, compassionate care in a setting serving patients facing homelessness.

The role emphasizes teamwork, patient preparation, chart management, and adherence to quality standards within a primary care clinic that prioritizes dignity and access.