Certified Medical Assistant - Patient Care & Clinic Support

Highmark Health; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Highmark Health in Erie, PA seeks a Medical Assistant to support patient care under the supervision of a provider. Responsibilities include coordinating examinations, preparing patients, recording vital signs, updating medication lists in the EHR, and assisting with procedures.

The role requires a Medical Assistant program completion or GED/HS, certification within 120 days if not yet current, CPR certification, and background checks.

Qualifications

• Minimum High School / GED or completion of a Medical Assistant Program.
• If not certified, must complete certification training within 120 days of hire.
• Acceptable Medical Assistant certifications: NHA, AAMA, AMT, NCCT, AMCA.
• Preferred Associate's Degree.
• CPR certification and background/fingerprinting requirements apply.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient care under supervision of the health care provider.
• Prepare and room patients according to workflows.
• Obtain vital signs and document patient information and history.
• Review and update medication lists in the EHR.
• Assist with examinations and procedures.
• May serve as a scribe with additional training.
• Follow HIPAA and privacy policies in all duties.

Education

High School / GED or Medical Assistant Program

Associate's Degree (preferred)

Medical Assistant Certification (NHA, AAMA, AMT, NCCT, AMCA)

Job description

Highmark Health in Erie, PA seeks a Medical Assistant to support patient care under the supervision of a provider. Responsibilities include coordinating examinations, preparing patients, recording vital signs, updating medication lists in the EHR, and assisting with procedures.

The role requires a Medical Assistant program completion or GED/HS, certification within 120 days if not yet current, CPR certification, and background checks.