On-The-Job Trained Medical Assistant - Helen Hunt Health Center
Penobscot Community Health Care
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- Pay
- $41.6K to $59.4K
- a year
- Location
- Old Town, ME
- Work style
- On-site
- Job type
- Full time
- Posted
- Oct 22
- 1 day ago
Career path
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About the company
Penobscot Community Health Care
Hospital & health care · 501 to 1,000 employees
What you'll do
- Take vital signs
- Assist with exams and procedures
- Administer medications and immunizations
- Support patient flow, documentation, and daily operations
- Help maintain clean, prepared exam spaces
- Follow infection control standards
What you need
- High School Diploma or GED
- Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record and/or an appropriate length of driving experience for insurance purposes
- Customer service or patient care experience (preferred)
- Medical or healthcare experience (preferred)
Key skills
Customer servicepatient careinfection control
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Are you interested in a career with direct patient care and becoming a critical member of our Care Teams? Our On-the-Job Trained (OJT) Medical Assistant program is a highly sought-after opportunity designed for individuals interested in a clinical role. This is a paid training opportunity , offering hands-on experience as you build the skills, confidence, and knowledge needed to succeed as a Medical Assistant—while working side-by-side with experienced mentors in a supportive, team-based environment.
This is more than training—it’s a pathway to expand your impact, deepen your skills, and build a long-term career at PCHC. If you’re motivated, curious, and passionate about patient care, we’d love to meet you!
Schedule: Full-Time, Monday-Thursday 7am-4:30pm, Friday 8am-12pm (Schedule to change after completion of program, but will still fall within Monday-Friday.)
Highlights of the position:
Hands-On Learning & Growth: Build real-world clinical skills through a structured training program that combines guided learning with day-to-day patient care experience.
Mentorship That Matters: Work alongside experienced Medical Assistants, providers, and clinical staff who are invested in your success and development.
Make a Difference for Patients: Connect with patients in a meaningful way—helping them feel comfortable, informed, and supported throughout their care.
Develop Core Clinical Skills: Learn to take vital signs, assist with exams and procedures, administer medications and immunizations, and support safe, high-quality care.
Be Part of the Care Team: Support patient flow, documentation, and daily operations while gaining a deeper understanding of team-based care.
Create a Safe, Organized Environment: Help maintain clean, prepared exam spaces and follow infection control standards to ensure a safe experience for patients and staff.
Grow Your Career at PCHC: Take advantage of a unique internal pathway to expand your role, build new skills, and open doors to future opportunities in healthcare.
Education and Experience:
High School Diploma or GED required
Customer service or patient care experience preferred
Medical or healthcare experience preferred
Having a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record and/or an appropriate length of driving experience for insurance purposes is required. Any concerns raised by the results of a driving record check will be subject to an individualized review to determine whether the infraction is relevant to the individual’s ability to perform the responsibilities of the position in accordance with PCHC’s Automobile Safety and Background Check Policy.
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.