What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant (Mental Health) - Penobscot Community Health Center position at Opportunities?
Are you a Medical Assistant who is passionate about serving patients living with mental health conditions or concerns? Do your superpowers include empathy and kindness? PCHC’s Penobscot Community Health Center is looking for a Medical Assistant to support mental health! In this role, you’ll work within an integrated care team to provide high-quality care to our patients seeking mental health services, supports, and resources. Embrace a collaborative spirit, working side-by-side with providers to fulfill our mission. Ready to make a difference? 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, Tuesday-Friday, 6:45am-5:15pm (Mondays Weekends OFF)
Highlights of the Position:
- Demonstrates empathy, compassion, collaboration, and appropriate clinical judgement in patient care.
- Provides direct support to providers in delivering care and treatment to patients seeking mental health services and supports.
- Conducts patient chart reviews for pre-visit planning, medication refills, and other clinical requests. Supports clinical desktop work.
- Strategizes within care teams 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
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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.
