Neurosurgery Medical Assistant — Patient Care Specialist

Highmark Health; Coal Valley (PA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a Medical Assistant to support a care team by coordinating patient care and handling both clinical and administrative tasks. You will room patients, document vitals, and help with screenings under provider supervision.

Responsibilities include updating medication lists in the EHR, assisting with procedures, and ensuring exam rooms are ready. Occasional travel to various AHN locations may be required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required; completion of a Medical Assistant program.
• Certification within 120 days of hire; multiple cert options available.
• CPR certification required; background checks as per policy.
• Prolonged standing, ability to handle clinical duties and administrative tasks.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient care under supervision of the provider.
• Prepare and room patients in the clinical setting.
• Record vital signs, patient history, tobacco and medication screening.
• Assist with depression screening tools and wellness visit screenings.
• Review and update medication lists in the EHR; notify patients of results.
• Prepare exam rooms and ensure supply inventory.
• Sterilize instruments and assist with examinations and procedures.
• May act as a scribe with training; perform clerical duties as assigned.

Skills

Patient care coordination

Vital signs

EHR documentation

Medical assisting

CPR

HIPAA compliance

Clerical duties

Education

High School diploma / GED

Medical Assistant program

Associate's degree (preferred)

Job description

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a Medical Assistant to support a care team by coordinating patient care and handling both clinical and administrative tasks. You will room patients, document vitals, and help with screenings under provider supervision.

Responsibilities include updating medication lists in the EHR, assisting with procedures, and ensuring exam rooms are ready. Occasional travel to various AHN locations may be required.