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On-The-Job Trained Medical Assistant - Helen Hunt Health Center

Penobscot Community Health Center
Old Town, ME Full Time
POSTED ON 10/23/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/21/2026

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.

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