Medical Assistant

The Primary Health Network; Sharon (Mercer County); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Employer-paid short-term disability

Retirement plan

Paid time off

College savings plan

Fitness center membership reimbursed

IDShield & LegalShield

Job summary

The Primary Health Network is seeking a Medical Office Assistant to provide both clinical and front-office support at Sharon Medical Group Behavioral Health, 63 Pitt Street, Sharon PA 16146. Responsibilities include preparing patients, performing procedures, and coordinating scheduling and communication for a smooth patient experience.

Starting pay is $17 per hour. The role requires a Medical Assistant program completion or relevant direct patient-care experience, strong clinical skills, and

Qualifications

• Must graduate from an approved Medical Assistant program or have direct patient-care experience.
• Strong clinical knowledge and patient-care skills.
• Proficient computer skills and strong communication.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for visits, including vital signs, height/weight, chief complaints, and medication review.
• Assist providers and nurses with patient care and clinical procedures.
• Perform venipuncture, injections, specimen collection, and routine testing per training.
• Prepare prescription refills under provider direction and assist with prior authorizations.
• Support patient scheduling, registration, phone communication, and other front-office tasks.
• Maintain a safe, welcoming environment and support patient flow.

Skills

Strong clinical knowledge

Patient-care skills

Computer proficiency

Communication skills

Education

Medical Assistant program or direct patient-care experience

Job description

Medical Assistant (Full Time )
Location: Mercer County

POSITION SNAPSHOT

Site / Department: Behavioral Health

Location: Sharon Medical Group Behavioral Health 63 Pitt Street Sharon PA 16146

Compensation: Starting pay: $17 / hour

WHY THIS ROLE

Looking for a healthcare role where you can combine hands‑on patient care with the variety of a medical office? Primary Health Network is seeking a Medical Office Assistant to support patients and providers through both clinical and front‑office responsibilities while helping create an efficient, welcoming patient experience.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Prepare patients for visits, including vital signs, height and weight, chief complaints, and medication review.
• Assist providers and nurses with patient care and clinical procedures.
• Perform approved clinical procedures such as venipuncture, injections, specimen collection, and routine testing based on training and clinical privileges.
• Prepare prescription refills under provider direction and assist with medication prior authorizations.
• Support patient scheduling, registration, phone communication, and other front‑office needs.
• Help maintain patient flow and a safe, welcoming environment.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• Graduate of an approved Medical Assistant program and/or relevant direct patient‑care experience.
• Strong clinical knowledge and patient‑care skills.
• Computer proficiency and strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Venipuncture and injection experience preferred.

COMPENSATION

Starting pay: $17 per hour. PHN recognizes experience, education, credentials, and site location when determining wage, as applicable.

BENEFITS

• Medical, dental and vision coverage - employee and family plans available; eligible immediately upon start
• Employer‑paid short‑term disability
• Retirement plan
• Paid time off
• College savings plan
• Fitness center membership reimbursement
• IDShield & LegalShield

ABOUT PRIMARY HEALTH NETWORK

Primary Health Network is the largest Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in Pennsylvania. Our mission is to provide quality primary care services and access to specialty care for the people in the communities we serve.

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