Medical Assistant, Primary Care – Front Desk & Exams

Allegheny Health Network; Monroeville (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a patient care assistant to support physicians and extenders in delivering quality medical care. The role includes rooming patients, taking vitals, and assisting during exams, with front-office tasks handled in the EHR system.

The position requires at least a high school diploma or GED and about 1 year of direct patient care experience, including vitals. CPR and background clearances are part of additional requirements, with comprehensive compliance standards

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1 year of direct patient care experience including vital signs.
• Candidate experience must align with expected clinical functions (injections, phlebotomy, EKG).

Responsibilities

• Room and interview patients to obtain medical information and to measure vitals.
• Assist physicians and extenders during examinations and hand instruments.
• Prepare treatment rooms, stock supplies, and dispose of biohazard materials.
• Schedule procedures and obtain authorizations as needed.
• Collect blood or other specimens and log for testing; prepare for analysis.
• Use EHR system to perform front-office duties.

Skills

Vital signs

Injections

Phlebotomy

EKG

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a patient care assistant to support physicians and extenders in delivering quality medical care. The role includes rooming patients, taking vitals, and assisting during exams, with front-office tasks handled in the EHR system.

The position requires at least a high school diploma or GED and about 1 year of direct patient care experience, including vitals. CPR and background clearances are part of additional requirements, with comprehensive compliance standards