Medical Assistant | Patient Care & Scribe Support

Highmark Health; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network, part of Highmark Health, seeks a Medical Assistant to support patient care under provider supervision in a team-based setting. The role includes rooming patients, recording vitals, reviewing medications, and assisting with procedures, with potential as a scribe when trained.

Qualifications require a medical assistant program completion and cert within specified timeframes, with a preference for an associate degree. AHIP/HIPAA compliance is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum High School / GED or completion of a Medical Assistant program.
• Certification required within time frames after hire as specified.
• Preferred Associate's degree and active certifications.

Responsibilities

• Assist in coordinating patient care under supervision of the health care provider.
• Prepare and room patients according to workflows.
• Record vital signs, patient history, tobacco and medication use.
• Administer and document medications per policy and safe practice.
• Perform back-office testing following AHN protocols.
• May serve as a scribe with training and follow-up with patients.

Skills

Communication

Clinical skills

HIPAA compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's Degree (preferred)

Medical Assistant Certification (NHA/AAMA/AMT/NCCT/AMCA)

Job description

Allegheny Health Network, part of Highmark Health, seeks a Medical Assistant to support patient care under provider supervision in a team-based setting. The role includes rooming patients, recording vitals, reviewing medications, and assisting with procedures, with potential as a scribe when trained.

Qualifications require a medical assistant program completion and cert within specified timeframes, with a preference for an associate degree. AHIP/HIPAA compliance is essential.