Medical Assistant — Sign-On Bonus Eligible

Allegheny Health Network; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On bonus

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a Medical Assistant to coordinate patient care under the supervision of a health care provider. You will prepare rooms, document vitals and patient information, and assist with screenings and procedures.

The role involves back office testing, scribing opportunities, and follow-up communication with patients. You will maintain inventory, sterilize instruments, and support billing and clerical duties across AHN locations.

Qualifications

• High School / GED or Completion of a Medical Assistant Program.
• Certification training and/or attempt testing within 30 days of hire and must obtain certification within 120 days of hire.
• Accepted Medical Assistant Certification (NHA, AAMA, AMT, NCCT, AMCA).
• Preferred: Associate's Degree

Responsibilities

• Using the team based approach, assists in the coordination of patient care under supervision of the health care provider.
• Prepares and rooms patients within the clinical practice setting according to standardized work flows. Accurately obtains patient vital signs, documents patient information, patient history, tobacco, and medication screening.
• May assist in the administration of depression screening tools.
• Completes annual wellness visit screenings. Reviews, updates and screens medication list in the EHR. Reviews social history with patient and updates record.
• If applicable, pends/''cues up'' orders for required age appropriate screenings, patient prescriptions, refills, or other orders based on AHN approved protocols.
• Performs back office testing following approved AHN protocols and policies.
• Assists providers with examination and procedures.
• May serve as a scribe with additional training.
• Provides follow up with patients at designated intervals via patient's preferred method (telephone, electronic, written) in accordance with provider instructions.
• Notifies patients of test results under the direction of provider in a timely manner.
• Prepares exam room for patient visit. Ensures adequate inventory of medical supplies. Ensures all patient treatment areas are at all times stocked with the appropriate supplies using established inventory standards.
• Cleans and sterilizes instruments per established AHN approved policy and manufacturer's guidelines.
• Accurately performs lab controls and equipment checks as assigned.
• Administers and accurately documents medications in accordance with policy and safe practice.
• Documents accurately in the electronic health record (EHR) according to established standards and work flows.
• Accurately performs clerical office functions and other duties as assigned.
• May require floating/travel between physician office locations.

Skills

Patient interaction

Vital signs

EHR documentation

Education

High School / GED or Medical Assistant program

Associate's Degree (Preferred)

Tools

EHR system

Job description

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a Medical Assistant to coordinate patient care under the supervision of a health care provider. You will prepare rooms, document vitals and patient information, and assist with screenings and procedures.

The role involves back office testing, scribing opportunities, and follow-up communication with patients. You will maintain inventory, sterilize instruments, and support billing and clerical duties across AHN locations.