Medical Assistant (Primary Care/Family Medicine)

Penobscot Community Health Care; Belfast (ME); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant to join a collaborative team at a community health center. This role offers the chance to make a meaningful impact on patient care by working closely with providers and supporting a diverse range of services. You will be part of a mission-driven organization that values compassion and teamwork, ensuring that every patient feels heard and respected. With flexible schedules and a supportive work environment, this is an exciting opportunity to grow your career while making a difference in the lives of others. If you're passionate about healthcare and ready to contribute to a vital community service, apply today!

Benefits

Sign-on Bonus of $3500

Flexible Schedules

Competitive Compensation

Generous Benefits

Support for Certification Maintenance

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; Medical Assistant training or certification is essential.
• Up-to-date training in Basic Life Support is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support to providers in patient care and treatment.
• Prepare and room patients for examinations and procedures.

Skills

Compassion

Collaboration

Communication

Clinical Judgement

Patient Care

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Medical Assistant Training

Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support Certification

Job description

Medical Assistant (Primary Care/Family Medicine) - Seaport Community Health Center

Job Category: Medical Assistants

Requisition Number: MEDIC004265

Posted: January 15, 2025

Employment Type: Full-Time

Location: Seaport Community Health Center
29 Schoodic Drive
Belfast, ME 04915, USA

Description

Calling Waldo County! PCHC's Seaport Community Health Center is looking for a Medical Assistant (MA) to support a well-known provider in your community who is returning to PCHC! Here at PCHC, our mission motivates us, sustains us, and every moment is a chance to make a difference in our patient’s lives. As a PCHC Medical Assistant, you’ll work within an integrated care team to provide high-quality care to our patients. Embrace a collaborative spirit, working side-by-side with providers to fulfill our mission. Are you that dynamic MA that can make a difference in our clinic? Join our team and be a part of something greater. Apply today!

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 cares for the WHOLE person, offering a broad range of services, including Psychiatry & Mental Health, Dental, Family Medicine, Pediatrics, Pharmacy, Geriatrics, Lab & X-Ray, Physical Therapy and Podiatry all within one organization.

Minimum Requirements:

• 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 Qualifications:

• 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities