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Medical Assistant (Mental Health) - Bangor and Old Town

Penobscot Community Health Care
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 19 Feb 2026

About the role

Are you a Medical Assistant with a passion for supporting individuals on their mental health journey? At PCHC, we’re looking for a compassionate, empathetic Medical Assistant to join our integrated care teams at Hope House Health & Living Center in Bangor and Helen Hunt Health Center in Old Town. In this unique role supporting two clinics, you’ll play a vital part in delivering high-quality care and support to patients seeking mental health services. You’ll work side-by-side with dedicated teams of providers in a collaborative environment where every role makes a difference. If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact and grow in a mission-driven organization, we’d love to hear from you—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, 6:30am-5pm (Mondays + Weekends OFF)
Note: This role splits time between Hope House Health & Living Center (Bangor) and Helen Hunt Health Center (Old Town), typically Tuesdays & Thursdays in Bangor and Wednesdays & Fridays in Old Town.

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
  • 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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