What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant - Penobscot Community Health Center position at Penobscot Community Health Center?
Job Description
Job Description
Are you a vibrant and spirited Medical Assistant who is ready for the next adventure in your career? Do you thrive in a dynamic and ever-changing environment? Then apply to join PCHC's Penobscot Community Health Center as a Medical Assistant! In this role, you’ll collaborate to support the provider and Care Team in performing expanded primary care and scheduled acute care visits to PCHC patients, gaining robust clinical experience in everything from an earache to a broken toe. We’re looking for an MA who has that perfect balance of being efficient but not rushed, and makes every patient feel like they’re the most important human of the day. Ready to make a difference? Apply today!
All full-time, externally hired Medical Assistants will receive a $3500 sign on / retention bonus!
Schedule : Full-Time, Schedule TBD (NOTE : Schedule would fall within Monday-Friday, likely 4-10hr shifts)
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 :
Required :
Preferred :
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.
