On-the-Job Trained Medical Assistant

Job overview

The On-the-Job Trained Medical Assistant role is onsite at Helen Hunt Health Center in Old Town, ME; compensation is not specified. Penobscot Community Health Center offers a paid training pathway for people seeking direct patient-care work. The trainee develops clinical skills through structured learning, mentorship, and day-to-day patient care. The role supports care-team operations, patient flow and documentation, and safe, prepared exam spaces while building a pathway toward a longer-term healthcare career.

What you'll do

• Participate in structured, paid on-the-job training
• learn to take vital signs, assist with exams and procedures, administer medications and immunizations, and support patient care
• support patient flow, documentation, and daily operations
• help prepare exam spaces and follow infection-control standards
• work alongside experienced medical assistants, providers, and clinical staff.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

medical assistant

on-the-job training

paid training

direct patient care

clinical skills

care team

old town me

penobscot community health center

full-time

monday–friday

high school diploma or ged

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Full-time schedule: Monday–Thursday, 7 a.m.–4:30 p.m., and Friday, 8 a.m.–noon; schedule changes after program completion but remains Monday–Friday. High school diploma or GED and a valid driver's license with acceptable driving record are required.

About the employer

Penobscot Community Health Center is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists). Sector: 62.