Job Description

Make a difference where it matters most—right here at Penobscot Community Health Center. PCHC is looking for a passionate, team-oriented Medical Assistant (MA) to support our primary care team. This isn’t just another job—it’s a chance to be part of something bigger. At PCHC, our mission drives everything we do. As a Medical Assistant, you’ll play a key role in delivering compassionate, high-quality care alongside providers and care teams who truly believe in the power of community health. If you’re a dynamic MA who thrives in a collaborative, patient-centered environment—we want to meet you. Apply today and help us shape the future of care.

This position is eligible for a $3500 sign-on bonus for externally-hired candidates

Schedule: Full-Time, Tuesday-Friday, 7am-5:30pm (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 recruitment@pchc.com.

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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