Medical Assistant - Seaport Community Health Center (CNAs welcome to apply!)

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

Job summary

PCHC is seeking a certified Medical Assistant in Belfast, Maine, to join an integrated care team. This full-time role offers paid training for CNAs and clinical experience. Enjoy a supportive work environment with opportunities for growth and a $3500 sign-on bonus.

Benefits

Flexible schedules

Competitive compensation

Generous benefits

$3500 sign-on/retention bonus

Qualifications

• Evidence of Medical Assistant training required.
• Must have up-to-date Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support certification.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct support to providers in delivering care and treatment to patients.
• Prepares and rooms patients for examination, treatment, and procedures.
• Engages and supports patients to ensure they feel heard and involved in their care.

Skills

Compassion

Collaboration

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Calling Waldo County! PCHC is seeking a certified Medical Assistant to serve at Seaport Community Health Center in Belfast. But… if you are a CNA or have other clinical work experience, we will train you to become a Medical Assistant! As a Medical Assistant, you’ll work within an integrated care team to provide high quality to care to patients. You’ll be supported and encouraged to learn more and improve your skills every day. We are looking for a mission-focused individual who is kind, positive, and dependable. CNA or clinical experience is required in order to be considered. If you have that relevant experience and have ever dreamed of paid training as a Medical Assistant, here’s your chance! Apply today and make a positive impact in YOUR community!

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

All full-time, externally hired Medical Assistants will receive a $3500 sign on /retention bonus!

Schedule: Full-Time, Monday / Wednesday / Thursday / Friday, 7am-5:30pm (Tuesdays + 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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