Medical Assistant - Sign-On Bonus & Career Growth

Independence Health System; North Huntingdon Township (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $2,500

Wage increase

Job summary

Independence Health System is seeking a Medical Assistant to perform direct patient care, collect vital signs, conduct basic lab tasks, and prepare patients for examinations under the supervision of nursing and physician staff.

The role emphasizes accurate documentation, phlebotomy, and patient education, with local travel between system locations possible. A Medical Assistant program or equivalent experience is preferred, along with certification where applicable.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Completion of Medical Assistant program or experience as MA preferred.
• Medical terminology and patient data collection experience helpful.

Responsibilities

• Deliver direct and indirect patient care under supervision.
• Collect patient data including vital signs and chief complaints.
• Prepare patients for exams and treatments; assist physicians and nurses as needed.
• Document accurately and timely in billing and medical records.
• Perform phlebotomy and lab specimen labeling.
• Provide patient education and counseling.
• Support office and clinical staff with daily operations.

Skills

Direct patient care

Phlebotomy

Vital signs

Documentation accuracy

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Medical Assistant program or CNA/EMT background

Tools

Billing system

Job description

Independence Health System is seeking a Medical Assistant to perform direct patient care, collect vital signs, conduct basic lab tasks, and prepare patients for examinations under the supervision of nursing and physician staff.

The role emphasizes accurate documentation, phlebotomy, and patient education, with local travel between system locations possible. A Medical Assistant program or equivalent experience is preferred, along with certification where applicable.