Primary Care Medical Assistant - $2,500 Sign-On

Independence Health System; Zelienople (Butler County); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Independence Health System in Zelienople is seeking a Medical Assistant to support the Primary Care team by performing basic direct patient care, lab work, treatments, and immunizations under supervision. You will prepare patients for exams, collect vital signs, document accurately, and assist with tests and procedures as directed.

This full‑time position offers a $2,500 sign‑on bonus and a role focused on patient safety, quality control, and continuous improvement, with travel between local

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED or next level of higher education.
• Strong leadership ability, good organizational skills, independent and critical thinking skills, sound judgment, and knowledge of legal aspects and liability of nursing practice.
• Strong ability to communicate complex and/or controversial topics and concepts to a wide and diverse audience.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications, including Outlook and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Deliver direct and indirect patient care in accordance with hospital/physician practices policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Assist to collects patient healthcare data, including VS, weight, chief complaint and pain assessment as directed.
• Complete patient care treatments and testing as ordered.
• Comply with completeness, accuracy and timeliness of documentation.
• Prepare patients for examinations, treatments, and procedures.
• Communicate pertinent information of actual or potential problems to the physician or nurse.
• Perform clerical functions in support of patient care and office functions.
• Answer telephone calls, taking accurate messages and relaying them to the appropriate staff.
• Obtain and verify accurate patient demographic and insurance information entering it into the billing system.
• Accurately enter codes, based on diagnosis given, and enters codes and charges into billing system.

Skills

Leadership ability

Organizational skills

Independent thinking

Communication skills

Legal aspects knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Medical Assistant Certification preferred

Tools

MS Office (Outlook, Excel)

Job description

Independence Health System in Zelienople is seeking a Medical Assistant to support the Primary Care team by performing basic direct patient care, lab work, treatments, and immunizations under supervision. You will prepare patients for exams, collect vital signs, document accurately, and assist with tests and procedures as directed.

This full‑time position offers a $2,500 sign‑on bonus and a role focused on patient safety, quality control, and continuous improvement, with travel between local