What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant - Seaport Community Health Center (CNAs welcome to apply!) position at Penobscot Community Health Care?
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.
- Primarily supports primary care and mental health.
- Administers prescribed medications and vaccines under the direction of the provider, including drawing of blood and processing of labs.
- Performs all functions of Medical Assistant role as outlined in PCHC’s Medical Assistant Job Description and Clinical Competency Checklist. Assists with covering the clinical needs of the clinic by providing direct support to the providers as required, including but not limited to:
- Conducts patient chart reviews for pre-visit planning, medication refills, and other clinical requests. Supports clinical desktop work.
- Prepares and rooms patients for examination, treatment, and procedures. Maintains exam rooms, instruments, supplies, and equipment.
- Assists in maintaining compliance with quality assurance standards.
- Collaborates with clinical and administrative teams to improve the patient experience and lab/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.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)