Medical Assistant (Primary Care) - Brewer Medical Center

Penobscot Community Health Care; Brewer (ME); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Penobscot Community Health Care as a Medical Assistant in Brewer. This role provides a chance to enhance clinical skills while working closely with providers in a collaborative healthcare environment. With a focus on patient-centered care, you'll be integral to improving access to primary care services. PCHC offers a comprehensive benefits package, flexible schedules, and a supportive workplace culture.

Benefits

Flexible schedules supportive of work/life balance

Competitive compensation and generous benefits

Qualifications

• Evidence of Medical Assistant training required.
• Up-to-date certification in Basic Life Support must be obtained within 2 weeks.
• Initial and maintained Certification is highly encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support to providers in delivering patient care.
• Administer prescribed medications and vaccines.
• Engage and support patients for better care experience.

Skills

Compassion

Collaboration

Communication

Clinical Judgement

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

MA Certification

Job description

Medical Assistant (Primary Care) - Brewer Medical Center

Job Category: Medical Assistants

Requisition Number: MEDIC004355

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• Full-Time
• On-site

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? You might be just who we’re looking for. PCHC is growing—and with that growth comes exciting opportunities for skilled, adaptable Medical Assistants (MAs) to join our team at Brewer Medical Center. These openings aren’t about turnover—they’re about momentum. We’re expanding our primary care services to improve access for our patients, and we’re looking for MAs who want to grow with us.In this role, you’ll work closely with a dedicated provider to care for patients across all stages of life. It’s a fantastic opportunity to strengthen your clinical skills, build meaningful relationships, and be part of a collaborative team that’s making a real impact—every single day.

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

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.

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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