Medical Assistant (FLOAT) - Penobscot Pediatrics

It takes a special kind of Medical Assistant to float—and we’re looking for just that. Are you energized by variety, quick to adapt, and motivated by the fast pace of pediatric care? Do you thrive when every day looks a little different and love supporting kids, families, and providers alike? If so, PCHC’s Penobscot Pediatrics wants to meet you! We’re seeking a Medical Assistant (MA) FLOAT—a key player who steps in wherever needed, ensuring consistent, high-quality care across the clinic. In this unique role, you’ll cover for MAs when they’re out and assist clinic-wide in delivering compassionate, patient-centered care. It’s the ideal opportunity to build broad clinical experience, deepen your skill set, and be part of a vibrant, mission-driven team. If you’ve got the heart and hustle, we want to hear from you. Apply today!

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, Monday-Friday, Schedule TBD (NOTE: Shift differential available for this float position. Schedule may change depending on needs of clinic, but would still fall within Monday-Friday 7am-5:30pm.)

Highlights of the position:

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

  
  


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

  
  


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

  
  


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

  
  


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

  
  


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  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


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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!

  
  

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

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.