Medical Assistant (Primary Care) - Helen Hunt Health Center

Penobscot Community Health Care; Old Town (ME); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading non-profit health center in Old Town seeks a Medical Assistant to support primary care. Join a collaborative team focused on high-quality patient care. The role includes direct patient support, chart reviews, and medication administration. Enjoy flexible schedules and competitive pay while making a positive impact on patients' lives.

Benefits

Flexible schedules supporting work/life balance

Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits

$3500 sign-on bonus for externally-hired candidates

Qualifications

• Medical Assistant training with essential skills and knowledge.
• Up-to-date training in Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct support to providers during care delivery.
• Administers medications and vaccines under provider supervision.
• Engages with patients to ensure they feel heard and respected.

Skills

Compassion

Collaboration

Communication

Clinical Judgment

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant training

Job description

Medical Assistant (Primary Care) - Helen Hunt Health Center

Job Category: Medical Assistants

Requisition Number: MEDIC004333

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• Posted: May 12, 2025
• Full-Time
• On-site

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PCHC's Helen Hunt Health Center is looking for a Medical Assistant (MA) to support primary care. Our mission motivates us to make a difference in our patients' lives. As a Medical Assistant at PCHC, you'll work within an integrated care team to provide high-quality care, collaborating closely with providers. If you're a dynamic MA ready to impact our clinic positively, join our team and apply today!

This position offers a $3500 sign-on bonus for externally-hired candidates.

Highlights of the Position:

• Demonstrates compassion, collaboration, communication, and clinical judgment in patient care.
• Provides direct support to providers during care delivery.
• Performs patient chart reviews for pre-visit planning, medication refills, and clinical requests.
• Supports clinical desktop work and strategizes within the care team.
• Prepares examination rooms, instruments, supplies, and equipment.
• Administers medications and vaccines under provider supervision, including blood draws and lab processing.
• Maintains compliance with quality assurance standards.
• Engages with patients to ensure they feel heard, respected, and involved in their care.
• Collaborates with clinical and administrative teams to enhance patient experience and clinic processes.

Join PCHC's nationally recognized non-profit organization:

• Federally Qualified Health Center offering an integrated Medical Home Model
• Collegial professional atmosphere with informed leadership
• Flexible schedules supporting work/life balance
• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits

PCHC provides comprehensive, patient-centered care with services including Psychiatry & Mental Health, Dental, Family Medicine, Pediatrics, Pharmacy, Geriatrics, Laboratory Services, Physical Therapy, and more!

Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Medical Assistant training with essential skills and knowledge, or MA Certification.
• Up-to-date training and certification in Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (issued by AHA, Red Cross, or ASHI); must obtain within 2 weeks if not current.
• Initial and maintained Certification is highly encouraged and supported.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program, or
• CMA certification by AAMA, or
• RMA certification by AMT, or
• CCMA certification by NHA, or be prepared to certify within 60 days of hire.

Interested in learning more? Apply today! Request a full copy of the detailed job description by emailing [e-mail].

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or protected characteristics.