Medical Assistant I: Patient Care & Clinic Support

Capital Health System, Inc.; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Plan

Dental Plan

Vision Plan

FSA - Healthcare

FSA - Dependent Care

Retirement Savings

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Commuter Benefits

Job summary

Capital Health System, Inc. is hiring a Medical Assistant to support clinical and clerical tasks across multiple office locations. The role involves patient prep, vitals, EKGs, specimen collection, and documentation in EMR, along with front office duties such as registration, scheduling, and discharge processing.

Education includes completion of a recognized medical assisting program (330 clock hours) and current BLS certification. Strong communication and multitasking are essential for success.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate of a post-secondary medical assisting education program accredited by NHA/CAHEA/ABHES or equivalent; minimum 330 clock hours including IM/SC injections and related training.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for examinations and vitals: blood pressure, weight, temperature; record history.
• Perform EKGs and point-of-care tests; collect lab specimens; maintain supplies and room readiness.
• Assist physicians and staff; register patients, schedule appointments, and manage medical records in EMR.
• Handle front office tasks and discharge paperwork, referrals, insurance eligibility, and communications with care teams.

Skills

Problem solving

Insurance knowledge

Medical terminology

Phone etiquette

Communication skills

Data entry

Medical records management

Education

High school diploma

Medical assisting program (NHA/CAHEA/ABHES or equivalent) 330 clock hours

Job description

Capital Health System, Inc. is hiring a Medical Assistant to support clinical and clerical tasks across multiple office locations. The role involves patient prep, vitals, EKGs, specimen collection, and documentation in EMR, along with front office duties such as registration, scheduling, and discharge processing.

Education includes completion of a recognized medical assisting program (330 clock hours) and current BLS certification. Strong communication and multitasking are essential for success.