Medical Assistant — Sign-On Bonus & Patient Care Pro

Independence Health System; Ligonier (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Increased wages

Job summary

Independence Health System in Westmoreland County, PA is seeking a Medical Assistant to support patient care in our physician practice. The role includes basic direct patient care, lab tasks, injections/immunizations under supervision, and clerical support to the team.

You will collect vital signs, weights, and chief complaints, prepare patients for exams, document accurately, and assist with procedures. Strong organization and communication with physicians and staff are essential to ensure

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• MA program completion or 1 year MA experience; or EMT/Paramedic NR EMT.
• Medical Assistant certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver direct and indirect patient care per policies and procedures.
• Collect patient data (vital signs, weight, chief complaint, pain).
• Perform treatments and phlebotomy as ordered.
• Enter patient demographics, insurance data and CPT/diagnosis codes.
• Prepare exam rooms and assist with clinics' procedures.
• Provide patient education and post-exam counseling.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Critical thinking

Judgment

Legal aspects of nursing practice

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Medical Assistant program completion

EMT/Paramedic certification

Job description

Independence Health System in Westmoreland County, PA is seeking a Medical Assistant to support patient care in our physician practice. The role includes basic direct patient care, lab tasks, injections/immunizations under supervision, and clerical support to the team.

You will collect vital signs, weights, and chief complaints, prepare patients for exams, document accurately, and assist with procedures. Strong organization and communication with physicians and staff are essential to ensure