Medical Assistant: Patient Care & Clinic Support

North American Medical Associates; Wexford (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Prescription coverage

PTO

401k

Job summary

North American Medical Associates is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant to support front- and back-office activities across our multi-location practice. You will escort patients, collect specimens, document vitals, and perform medication reconciliation in the EMR, while assisting providers with procedures and maintaining a clean, stocked exam room.

The role requires CPR and a current Medical Assistant certificate (NJ/PA/DE), with a preference for 2+ years in healthcare settings.

Qualifications

• Current Certificate from an accredited NJ, PA or DE Medical Assistant training school.
• Current CPR license.
• Preferred 2+ years of experience working for a healthcare practice or hospital.
• High level of professionalism.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Inventory management experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge working with Electronic Medical Records.

Responsibilities

• Escort patients to and from exam rooms.
• Collect urine specimens per visit guidelines.
• Record patient information: vitals, height/weight, medical history.
• Medication reconciliation in EMR.
• Communicate with providers via EMR; hand off patient status prior to visit.
• Assist providers with minor procedures.
• Collect/update patient history and medical records.
• Prepare examination rooms; stock and clean.
• Handle front-office tasks: calls and welcoming patients.
• Assist office manager with inventory and orders.
• Administer medications under provider supervision.
• Prepare equipment for sterilization.
• Maintain patient confidentiality per HIPAA and guidelines.
• Provide excellent customer service at all times.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Inventory management

MS Office proficiency

Education

Medical Assistant certificate (NJ/PA/DE)

Tools

EMR

MS Office

Job description

North American Medical Associates is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant to support front- and back-office activities across our multi-location practice. You will escort patients, collect specimens, document vitals, and perform medication reconciliation in the EMR, while assisting providers with procedures and maintaining a clean, stocked exam room.

The role requires CPR and a current Medical Assistant certificate (NJ/PA/DE), with a preference for 2+ years in healthcare settings.