Medical Assistant (Primary Care)

Penobscot Community Health Care; Old Town (ME); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Penobscot Community Health Care is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant (MA) to support our primary care team at Helen Hunt Health Center. This full-time position emphasizes compassionate, patient-centered care within a collaborative clinic environment.

You will assist providers, manage pre-visit planning, and contribute to efficient clinic operations. The ideal candidate has a high school diploma and completed MA training, with BLS certification, and is ready to engage in a team that values

Qualifications

• Evidence of Medical Assistant training including essential job functions.
• Current Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support certification (or within 2 weeks of hire).
• Preferred certifications CMA/RMA/CCMA are encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care to patients under the supervision of providers.
• Assist in examinations, treatments, and procedures; prepare and room patients.
• Administer medications and vaccines as directed; draw blood and process labs.

Skills

Patient care

Medical assisting

Phlebotomy

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Make a difference where it matters most- right here at Helen Hunt Health Center. PCHC is looking for a passionate, team-oriented Medical Assistant (MA) to support our primary care team. This isn't just another job- it's a chance to be part of something bigger. At PCHC, our mission drives everything we do. As a Medical Assistant, you'll play a key role in delivering compassionate, high-quality care alongside providers and care teams who truly believe in the power of community health. If you're a dynamic MA who thrives in a collaborative, patient-centered environment-we want to meet you.

Schedule: Full-Time, Tuesday through Friday, 6:30am-5:00pm (Monday + Weekends OFF)

Highlights of the Position:

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

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