Patient Care Medical Assistant – Frontline Support

Highmark Health; Irwin (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a Medical Assistant to support patient care within a clinical team. You will room patients, obtain vital signs, document in the EHR, and assist with screenings and procedures under provider supervision.

The role requires a Medical Assistant program completion (or equivalent), certification within 120 days of hire, CPR, and background clearances. Travel between office locations may be required.

Qualifications

• Minimum High School diploma or GED or completion of a Medical Assistant program.
• Certification must be earned within 120 days of hire; acceptance of NHA, AAMA, AMT, NCCT, AMCA certs.
• Preferred Associate's Degree.
• CPR certification and background clearances required (Act 34/33/73, FBI).
• May float between physician office locations.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient care under supervision of the health care provider.
• Prepare and room patients according to standardized workflows.
• Accurately obtain vital signs and document patient information and history.
• Assist with depression screening and annual wellness visits.
• Update medications and health history in the EHR.
• Maintain exam rooms and ensure inventory of supplies.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

EHR documentation

Medical assisting

HIPAA compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Medical Assistant Certification (NHA, AAMA, AMT, NCCT, AMCA)

Associate's Degree (preferred)

Tools

Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems

Job description

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a Medical Assistant to support patient care within a clinical team. You will room patients, obtain vital signs, document in the EHR, and assist with screenings and procedures under provider supervision.

The role requires a Medical Assistant program completion (or equivalent), certification within 120 days of hire, CPR, and background clearances. Travel between office locations may be required.