Dynamic Medical Assistant: Patient Care & Clinic Support

Highmark Health; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a Medical Assistant to support patient care as part of a team-based clinical practice. The role involves preparing patients, recording vital signs and histories, maintaining the EHR, and assisting with procedures under supervision.

Responsibilities include ensuring proper room setup, equipment readiness, and accurate documentation. Opportunities to participate in testing, scribing with training, and following AHN protocols are included.

Qualifications

• Minimum High School / GED or Completion of a Medical Assistant Program Certification. Employees who have: graduated from a medical assistant program within five years OR proof of one year of work experience as a medical assistant in the last three years must complete certification training and/or attempt testing within 30 days of hire and must obtain certification within 120 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient care under supervision of the health care provider and assist with examinations and procedures.
• Prepare and room patients, obtain vital signs, document patient information and history.
• Review and update medication lists in the EHR; document and screen as applicable.
• Perform back office testing and assist with medications per policy; may serve as scribe with training.
• Follow protocols for patient communications and scheduling; maintain supplies and instrument sterilization.

Education

High School / GED or Completion of Medical Assistant Program Certification

Job description

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a Medical Assistant to support patient care as part of a team-based clinical practice. The role involves preparing patients, recording vital signs and histories, maintaining the EHR, and assisting with procedures under supervision.

Responsibilities include ensuring proper room setup, equipment readiness, and accurate documentation. Opportunities to participate in testing, scribing with training, and following AHN protocols are included.