Medical Assistant – Digestive Health (Full-Time)

Highmark Health; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Highmark Health is seeking a Medical Assistant for its Digestive Health team in Wexford. The role involves assisting physicians with patient care, including measuring vital signs, preparing treatment rooms, and scheduling procedures.

Qualified candidates will have a High School diploma and at least one year of direct patient care experience. Certifications such as CPR and various background clearance certificates are required. This full-time position plays a critical role in ensuring quality medical care for patients.

Qualifications

• 1 year experience in a Direct Patient care role, including vital signs.
• CPR certification from the American Heart Association.
• Criminal background clearance certificates (Act 34, 33, 73).

Responsibilities

• Rooming and interviewing patients to record medical information.
• Assisting physicians with patient examinations and treatments.
• Preparing treatment rooms for patient examinations.
• Scheduling procedures and obtaining necessary authorizations.
• Collecting laboratory specimens and preparing them for testing.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs measurement

Injections

Phlebotomy

EKG

Education

High School / GED

Job description

Highmark Health is seeking a Medical Assistant for its Digestive Health team in Wexford. The role involves assisting physicians with patient care, including measuring vital signs, preparing treatment rooms, and scheduling procedures.

Qualified candidates will have a High School diploma and at least one year of direct patient care experience. Certifications such as CPR and various background clearance certificates are required. This full-time position plays a critical role in ensuring quality medical care for patients.