Medical Assistant I: Patient Care & Frontline Support

Union Community Care; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Union Community Care is seeking a Medical Assistant to perform patient care tasks under physicians, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners. You will follow clinical workflows, participate in daily huddles, and support both clinical and administrative duties in a community health setting.

The role emphasizes patient experience, accurate charting, injections, specimen collection, and collaboration with care teams to ensure coordinated care and timely follow-up.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a Medical Assistant program or competency assessment with two years of on-the-job training.
• Current CPR certification is required.
• English proficiency is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform chart prep and assist with patient flow during daily huddles.
• Greet patients, prepare exam rooms, and document in the e-HR as per SOP.
• Administer injections and medications per provider instructions and standards.
• Assist with procedures and standing orders as designated by the provider.
• Collect blood and other specimens for lab testing and track results.
• Ensure examination rooms are clean and stocked for each visit.
• Assist in care plan reviews and follow up with patients between visits.

Skills

Patient communication

Clinical administration

Medical terminology

CPR certification

Education

Medical Assistant program

Competency assessment

Tools

e-HR system

Job description

Union Community Care is seeking a Medical Assistant to perform patient care tasks under physicians, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners. You will follow clinical workflows, participate in daily huddles, and support both clinical and administrative duties in a community health setting.

The role emphasizes patient experience, accurate charting, injections, specimen collection, and collaboration with care teams to ensure coordinated care and timely follow-up.