Medical Assistant: Patient Care & EHR Support

highmarkhealth; Greensburg (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 36,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a Medical Assistant to support patient care under supervision, coordinate flow, and assist with exams and procedures. You will document vitals, review medications in the EHR, and prepare exam rooms.

The role involves administering medications per policy, assisting with procedures, and may include scribe duties. Certification timelines apply and HIPAA compliance is expected.

Qualifications

• High School / GED or completion of a Medical Assistant program.
• Certification must be obtained within 120 days of hire if criteria met.
• Current Medical Assistant certification (NHA, AAMA, AMT, NCCT, AMCA) required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient care under supervision using a team-based approach.
• Prepare and room patients, document vitals and history, and review medications in the EHR.
• Administer and document medications per policy and safe practice.
• Assist providers with examinations and procedures; may serve as a scribe.
• Perform back-office testing and ensure exam rooms are stocked and clean.

Skills

Care coordination

Patient care

Documentation in EHR

Vital signs

Communication

Education

High School / GED or Completion of a Medical Assistant Program

Tools

EHR software

Job description

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a Medical Assistant to support patient care under supervision, coordinate flow, and assist with exams and procedures. You will document vitals, review medications in the EHR, and prepare exam rooms.

The role involves administering medications per policy, assisting with procedures, and may include scribe duties. Certification timelines apply and HIPAA compliance is expected.