Medical Support Assistant (Scheduler) - Community Care & Geriatrics

Penobscot Community Health Care

Bangor, ME

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Administrative Skills, Billing Records, Call Monitoring, Community Support, Continuous Improvement, Cross-Functional, Customer Support/Service, Data Quality, Detail Oriented, Document Management, Documentation, Electronic Medical Records, Family Medicine, Fax Machines, Geriatrics, Health Information Management, Healthcare, Leadership, Medical Assistance, Medical Office, Medical Office Administration, Medical Records, Medical Terminology, Medicine, Nonprofit, Operational Support, Organizational Skills, Patient Care, Pediatrics, Pharmacy, Physical Therapy, Process Improvement, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Quality of Care, Record Keeping, Schedule Development, Support Documentation, Telephone Skills, Time Management
LOCATION
Bangor, ME
POSTED
2 days ago

Are you someone who finds purpose in the details and believes exceptional care starts long before a provider enters the room? PCHCs Community Care & Geriatrics (CC&G) team is seeking a Medical Support Assistant (MSA) to serve as the communication and administrative backbone of a team dedicated to caring for older adults and patients with complex healthcare needs.

In this role, youll coordinate communication between providers, care teams, facilities, and patients to ensure information flows accurately and efficiently. Youll support providers who deliver care in community settings, manage critical documentation, and help ensure every patient interaction is handled with compassion, professionalism, and attention to detail. If youre organized, adaptable, and energized by meaningful work behind the scenes, youll play an essential role in helping our patients receive the coordinated care they deserve.

Schedule: Full-Time, Monday-Friday, 7:30am-4pm

Key Responsibilities

  • Serve as the Communication Hub: Act as the primary liaison between Community Care & Geriatrics, the Patient Communications Center, healthcare facilities, and internal PCHC departments to ensure patient needs and provider communications are addressed promptly.

  • Support Providers Delivering Community-Based Care: Prepare provider schedules and documentation, pre-prep patient information, and ensure providers have the information they need to deliver exceptional care.

  • Manage Patient Documentation & Medical Records: Review provider documentation for completeness and accuracy, verify patient demographics and visit information, coordinate with providers to resolve missing information, and facilitate timely routing of records to Billing and Health Information Management.

  • Coordinate Office Operations: Answer office calls, monitor incoming faxes and electronic communications, route messages appropriately, and provide dependable administrative support to providers and clinical team members.

  • Ensure Accurate Patient Information: Verify patient records, maintain accurate documentation within the electronic medical record, and support processes that promote efficient, high-quality patient care.

  • Contribute to Continuous Improvement: Collaborate with leaders and cross-functional teams to strengthen communication workflows, improve documentation processes, and support operational excellence across Community Care & Geriatrics.

Join PCHCs 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!

Requirements:

  • High school diploma or equivalent required.
  • Minimum of 1 years required, with 3 years of experience preferred, in medical office setting.
  • Patient Service Representative or equivalent experience preferred.
  • Preferred completion of Medical Terminology course within one year of hire.
  • Strong customer service skills required.

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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Penobscot Community Health Care