Medical Assistant (Primary Care) - Penobscot Community Health Center

Penobscot Community Health Care; Bangor (ME); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant to join their integrated care team. This role offers a unique opportunity to provide high-quality patient care while collaborating closely with healthcare providers. As part of a federally qualified health center, you'll be immersed in a collegial atmosphere that values compassion and teamwork. Enjoy a full-time schedule with weekends off, competitive compensation, and a generous sign-on bonus. If you're passionate about making a difference in patient lives and want to grow in your career, this position is perfect for you!

Benefits

Flexible schedules

Competitive compensation

Generous benefits

Sign-on bonus

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Evidence of Medical Assistant training or MA Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support to providers in delivering care and treatment to patients.
• Administer prescribed medications and vaccines under provider direction.

Skills

Compassion

Collaboration

Communication

Clinical Judgement

Patient Care

Education

High School Diploma

Medical Assistant Certification

Tools

Basic Life Support Certification

Job description

PCHC's Penobscot Community Health Center is looking for a Medical Assistant (MA). 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!

Collaborative culture, career growth opportunities, and much more! Find out more from our current PCHC MAs and Clinical Supervisors: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3odqQB-Ykf8

Schedule: Full-Time, Monday-Thursday, 6:45am-5:15pm (Mondays + 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.

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.

Qualifications

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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