Medical Assistant Trainee — Hands-On Clinic Training

Highmark Health; Federal Hill (PA); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Highmark Health is offering a Medical Assistant training program designed for individuals with little to no clinical experience. You will travel to a hands-on training location 2 days per week during the first 10 weeks and work the remaining days in a physician office, practicing skills.

After training, you will sit for the Certification Exam and work full-time in a physician office. This program focuses on clinic patient support and essential clinical/administrative tasks, contributing to an

Qualifications

• Required High School/GED.
• Preferred Previous patient care experience.
• BLS certification required or preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates patient care under supervision of a health care provider.
• Prepares and rooms patients per standardized workflows.
• Accurately obtains vital signs and patient history.
• Assists providers with examinations and procedures.
• Provides follow up with patients via preferred communication method.
• Prepares exam rooms and ensures adequate medical supplies.
• Performs lab controls and equipment checks.
• Documents in electronic health record accurately.

Education

High School/GED

Previous patient care experience

BLS

Job description

Highmark Health is offering a Medical Assistant training program designed for individuals with little to no clinical experience. You will travel to a hands-on training location 2 days per week during the first 10 weeks and work the remaining days in a physician office, practicing skills.

After training, you will sit for the Certification Exam and work full-time in a physician office. This program focuses on clinic patient support and essential clinical/administrative tasks, contributing to an