Medical Assistant

Lifesteps Inc; Beaver Falls (Beaver County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Lifesteps Inc. in Beaver Falls, PA is seeking a part-time Medical Assistant / Health Educator to support families with young children through the Head Start program.

The role combines health education duties with case-management support in home-based or office settings. You will review child health assessments, provide prenatal and post-natal wellness checks, coordinate referrals, and ensure compliance with Head Start standards.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Prior Medical Assistant or CNA experience.
• Proficient with MS Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Valid PA driver's license and insurance for agency vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Provide health education in home-based or office settings to families with young children.
• Work with Home Visitor staff on case management and training as needed.
• Review child health assessments and make health/welfare referrals.
• Conduct prenatal and post-natal wellness checks and ensure compliance with Head Start standards.

Skills

Public health experience

Health education

Driver's license

Insurance proof

Physical ability 25 lbs

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Medical Assisting Certification (MA/CMA/RMA) or CNA

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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Medical Assistant

Part-time Regular Beaver Falls, PA, US

30+ days ago Requisition ID: 11238

Lifesteps is hiring a Part-Time Medical Assistant to work with the Early Head Start Program in Beaver Falls, PA as a health educator.

Lifesteps is a non-profit human services organization which has been serving Western Pennsylvania for nearly 100 years by “helping individuals and families with life's changing needs”. The Agency provides programs and services to help those with special needs live to their fullest potential. If you have a strong desire to help others and serve the community, this is the right opportunity for you.

Position Summary:

The Medical Assistant / Health Educator will provide health education, in a home-based or office setting, to families with young children and/or families that are expecting a child. The MA will work closely with the Home Visitor staff on case management and also provide training as needed. The Health Educator reviews child health assessments, conducts health and welfare recommendations and referrals, conducts prenatal and post-natal wellness checks. The MA / Health Educator assures compliance with health components of the “Head Start Performance Standards” and “Head Start Act” documentation.

This part-time position works Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 8:00am to 4:30pm. No Evenings, No Weekends, No Holidays! (Other days of the week can be considered, but would need to work 3 days per week.) Total of 24 hours worked weekly.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

• High School Diploma or GED AND prior experience as a Medical Assistant or Certified Nurses Aide / Nursing Assistant.
• experience in public health, nursing, health education, maternal and child health, or health administration may be considered.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite applications including Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Must possess a valid driver's license which legally permits operating an Agency Vehicle in Pennsylvania
• Proof of automobile insurance coverage
• Lift, push or pull up to 25 pounds without assistance

Preferred:

• Medical Assisting (MA or CMA or RMA) or Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification

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