Medical Assistant: Patient Care & Scribe Support

Highmark Health Company; McMurray (PA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a Medical Assistant to support patient care within a team-based clinical setting. You will assist with examinations, prepare patients, document histories, and help manage medication lists in the EHR.

The role requires completion of a Medical Assistant program or equivalent and may involve certification within 120 days of hire. Preferred candidates hold an Associate’s degree and can handle clerical duties and back-office tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or completion of a Medical Assistant program is required.
• Certification training and/or testing must be completed within 30 days of hire and certification within 120 days if not already certified.
• Preferred: Associate’s Degree.

Responsibilities

• Assists in coordinating patient care under supervision of the health care provider.
• Prepares and rooms patients, obtains vital signs and documents medical history.
• Reviews and updates medication lists in the EHR and screens for age-appropriate recommendations.
• Performs back office testing following approved protocols and assists with examinations and procedures.
• May act as a scribe with training; follows HIPAA and privacy policies.
• Maintains exam rooms, inventories supplies and ensures units are stocked at all times.

Skills

Team-based care

Patient coordination

Documentation

Education

High School / GED or Completion of a Medical Assistant Program

Job description

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a Medical Assistant to support patient care within a team-based clinical setting. You will assist with examinations, prepare patients, document histories, and help manage medication lists in the EHR.

The role requires completion of a Medical Assistant program or equivalent and may involve certification within 120 days of hire. Preferred candidates hold an Associate’s degree and can handle clerical duties and back-office tasks in a fast-paced environment.