Primary Care Medical Assistant — Care Coordination

AbsoluteCare; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

AbsoluteCare is seeking a Medical Assistant to work with a dedicated Primary Care Provider to support primary care activities for the PCP panel. You will facilitate visits, provide direct patient care, close quality gaps, and help manage the PCP schedule to support care delivery.

You will engage with members to reach their care plan goals through proactive care coordination, build rapport, and ensure accurate documentation and clear communication with patients and providers.

Qualifications

• Certified or Registered Medical Assistant required.
• 3+ years of experience practicing as a medical assistant.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• CPR training & certification; phlebotomy skills.
• Able to react quickly in emergencies; prioritize multiple high-priority tasks.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Act as the practice-based medical assistant supporting onsite providers in facilitating high quality primary care.
• Greet members in the waiting room; establish rapport.
• Take vitals and perform age- and condition-based screenings.
• Close quality measure gaps and maintain medical record completion.
• Document key aspects of medical and social history; initiate medication reconciliation.
• Set a visit agenda with the member and provide warm handoff to the provider.
• Assist the provider with exams and minor office procedures.
• Perform phlebotomy and collection of lab specimens.
• Prepare and administer medications and vaccines with provider authorization.
• Review the after-visit summary with the member and ensure understanding.
• Coordinate follow-up visits and ensure smooth clinic operations.
• Provide coverage support for care team as needed.

Skills

CPR Certification

Phlebotomy

Time Management

Emergency Response

Education

Certified Medical Assistant

Registered Medical Assistant

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

AbsoluteCare is seeking a Medical Assistant to work with a dedicated Primary Care Provider to support primary care activities for the PCP panel. You will facilitate visits, provide direct patient care, close quality gaps, and help manage the PCP schedule to support care delivery.

You will engage with members to reach their care plan goals through proactive care coordination, build rapport, and ensure accurate documentation and clear communication with patients and providers.