MEDICAL ASSISTANT

Chestnut Ridge Counseling Services, INC.; Pennsylvania; Hybrid; USD 18,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay

Supportive team environment

Impactful mental health care work

Job summary

Chestnut Ridge Counseling Services, Inc. is seeking a Part-Time Medical Assistant for our outpatient psychiatric setting. You will support doctors, nurses, and staff to ensure smooth patient care and efficient operations.

This role emphasizes compassion, accuracy, and teamwork in a fast-paced environment. Qualifications include Medical Assistant schooling and certification preferred, strong communication and interpersonal skills, and familiarity with electronic health records.

Qualifications

• Medical Assistant school or equivalent training.
• Certification as Medical Assistant preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work with psychiatric patients professionally.
• Familiarity with electronic health records and basic computer tasks.
• Reliable, punctual and able to work in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians and nurses with patient care in a psychiatric outpatient setting.
• Take vital signs and document patient information accurately.
• Schedule appointments and manage patient flow.
• Handle basic administrative tasks, including updating electronic health records.
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with HIPAA regulations.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Reliability

Punctuality

Fast-paced work

Basic computer skills

HIPAA compliance mindset

Education

Medical Assistant school

Medical Assistant certification

Tools

Electronic health records

Job description

Medical Assistant

Location: Chestnut Ridge Counseling Services, Inc. – Outpatient Setting
Pay: $13–$16 per hour (based on experience and certification)
Schedule: Part-Time | Flexible Hours

About the Role

Join our dedicated healthcare team as a Part-Time Medical Assistant in an outpatient psychiatric setting. This position supports doctors, nurses, and clinical staff to ensure smooth patient care and efficient operations. If you’re compassionate, detail-oriented, and thrive in a collaborative environment, we’d love to meet you!

What You’ll Do

• Assist physicians and nurses with patient care in a psychiatric outpatient setting
• Take vital signs and document patient information accurately
• Schedule appointments and manage patient flow
• Handle basic administrative tasks, including updating electronic health records
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with HIPAA regulations

Why Join Us?

• Competitive hourly pay ($13–$16)
• Supportive team environment
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in mental health care

Qualifications

What We’re Looking For

• Medical Assistant school,Medical Assistant certification preferred
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work with psychiatric patients in a respectful and professional manner
• Basic computer skills and familiarity with electronic health records
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work in a fast-paced environment
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