Medical Assistant: Patient Care & Clinic Support

Highmark Health; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a Medical Assistant to support the care team in coordinating examinations, treatments, and care plans. The role includes rooming patients, taking vitals, documenting in the EHR, and assisting with screens and procedures.

You may also serve as a scribe with training and travel between physician offices as needed. A Medical Assistant program or equivalent is required, with certification pursued within specified timelines.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED or completion of a Medical Assistant program.
• Certification: complete cert within 120 days if not already certified.
• Preferred: Associate's degree.
• Clearance requirements: CPR, criminal background checks, FBI fingerprinting.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient care under supervision using a team-based approach.
• Prepare and room patients per standardized workflows.
• Accurately obtain vitals and document patient information.
• Assist with depression screening tools and wellness visits.
• Review and update medication lists in the EHR.
• Assist with examinations and procedures as needed.

Skills

Vital signs

Clinical coordination

Patient care

Scribe training

Team communication

Education

High School / GED

Medical Assistant Program

Tools

EHR system

Job description

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a Medical Assistant to support the care team in coordinating examinations, treatments, and care plans. The role includes rooming patients, taking vitals, documenting in the EHR, and assisting with screens and procedures.

You may also serve as a scribe with training and travel between physician offices as needed. A Medical Assistant program or equivalent is required, with certification pursued within specified timelines.