Medical Assistant (Mental Health) - Brewer Medical Center

Penobscot Community Health CareOn-siteFull-timeListed 1 day ago

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About this role

Are you a Medical Assistant with a passion for supporting individuals on their mental health journey? At PCHC, were looking for a compassionate, empathetic Medical Assistant to join our integrated care team at Brewer Medical Center. In this role, youll play a vital part in delivering high-quality care and support to patients seeking mental health services. Youll work side-by-side with dedicated teams of providers in a collaborative environment where every role makes a difference. If youre ready to make a meaningful impact and grow in a mission-driven organization, wed love to hear from you—apply today!

Schedule: Full-Time, Monday-Thursday, (Fridays + Weekends OFF)

- Monday - 7am to 5:30pm

- Tuesday - 6:45am to 5:15pm

- Wednesday - 7am to 5:30pm

- Thursday - 6:45am to 5:15pm

Highlights of the Position:

- Compassionate, Collaborative Care – Demonstrate empathy, strong communication, and sound clinical judgment while supporting patients and the care team.

- Direct Provider Support – Assist providers with patient care, treatments, and clinical decision-making to ensure smooth, high-quality visits.

- Clinical Desktop & Chart Management – Conduct chart reviews, manage medication refills, and support pre-visit planning and other clinical requests.

- Patient Preparation & Procedures – Room patients, maintain exam spaces, administer medications and vaccines, draw blood, and process labs under provider direction.

- Quality & Compliance – Support adherence to quality standards and help implement best practices across the clinic.

- Patient & Team Engagement – Collaborate across clinical and administrative teams to enhance patient experience and clinic workflows while ensuring patients feel heard and respected.

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 [email protected] .

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by law.