Certified Medical Assistant: Patient Care & Support

Highmark Health; Monroeville (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a Medical Assistant to support patient care in a team-based clinical setting. The role assists with coordinating examinations, preparing patients, and ensuring accurate documentation in the EHR.

Under supervision, you will help with vital signs, medication screening, and routine back-office tasks, while maintaining compliance with HIPAA and office protocols. Travel between locations may be required.

Qualifications

• High School or GED or completion of a Medical Assistant program.
• Certification requirements: must complete certification training within 30 days of hire and obtain certification within 120 days.
• Accepted Medical Assistant Certification (NHA, AAMA, AMT, NCCT, AMCA).

Responsibilities

• Assists in coordinating patient care under supervision of the health care provider.
• Prepares and rooms patients; accurately notes vital signs, history, tobacco and medication screening.
• Reviews, updates and screens medication list in the EHR; follows AHN protocols.
• Performs back office testing and assists providers with examinations and procedures.
• May serve as a scribe with training; follow up with patients per provider instructions.
• May require floating between physician office locations.

Education

High School / GED or Completion of Medical Assistant Program

Associate’s Degree

Job description

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a Medical Assistant to support patient care in a team-based clinical setting. The role assists with coordinating examinations, preparing patients, and ensuring accurate documentation in the EHR.

Under supervision, you will help with vital signs, medication screening, and routine back-office tasks, while maintaining compliance with HIPAA and office protocols. Travel between locations may be required.