Medical Assistant Trainee - Physician Offices - Erie

Highmark Health Company; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Highmark Health is offering a Medical Assistant Training Program for individuals with little to no clinical experience. Participants will engage in hands-on training and work in a physician's office, with full-time employment upon completion.

The role includes coordinating patient care, assisting with examinations, and ensuring thorough documentation in electronic health records. The program requires clearance certificates and high school education, with potential for BLS certification.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Act 34, Act 33, and Act 73 clearance certificates required.
• Previous patient care experience preferred.
• BLS certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in coordination of patient care under supervision.
• Prepare and room patients, obtaining vital signs.
• Assist providers during examinations and procedures.
• Document accurately in the electronic health record.

Skills

Patient care coordination

Obtaining vital signs and history

Assisting with examinations

Documentation in electronic health record

Education

High School/GED

Tools

Electronic health record systems

Job description

Highmark Health

Job Title

Medical Assistant Training Program – for individuals with little to no clinical experience and no formal Medical Assistant training.

Program Details

• Travel to the hands‑on training location 2 days per week during the first 6 weeks.
• Work the other three days of the week at the physician office, practicing skills during the initial 6 weeks.
• After the 6‑week program, sit for the Certification Exam.
• Upon completion, work full 40 hours per week at the physician office where hired.

General Overview

This role supports clinic patient care by performing essential clinical and administrative tasks, ensuring smooth patient experiences and contributing to the effectiveness of the healthcare team.

Essential Responsibilities

• Assist in coordination of patient care under supervision (14%).
• Prepare and room patients, obtain vital signs and history, assist with screening tools (15%).
• Assist providers with examinations and procedures (15%).
• Provide follow‑up to patients via preferred communication method (14%).
• Prepare exam rooms, ensure adequate inventory of medical supplies (14%).
• Perform lab controls and equipment checks accurately (14%).
• Document accurately in the electronic health record (14%).
• Other duties as assigned or requested.

Qualifications

Required

• High School/GED.
• Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate.
• Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate.
• Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate.

Preferred

• Previous patient care experience.
• BLS certification.

Legal Information

Highmark Health and its affiliates prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on veteran status or disability, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on any protected category in applicable federal, state, or local law.