Medical Assistant

Assist in the development, implementation and evaluation of patient care in the office. He/she will be required to coordinate the care with other Penn Highlands services, or outside health care providers. The Medical Assistant will serve as a liaison between the physician, the mid-level provider and all other health care providers.

• Interact with patients professionally and communicate clearly to support care.
• Perform administrative tasks like scheduling, filing, and managing records.
• Carry out clinical duties including taking vitals and assisting with exams.
• Conduct basic lab procedures such as specimen collection and testing.
• Administer medications and vaccines under provider direction.
• Educate patients on health conditions, medications, and aftercare.
• Maintain and clean medical equipment to ensure safe operation.

• -High School Diploma or equivalent
• -Completion of a Medical Assistant program required
• -Completion of a Clinical Medical Assistant program or Completion of a Medical Assistant program with eligibility to sit for NCCT certification or NHA certification
• -NCCT or NHA certification must be obtained within 2 years of start date
• Please note:  We certify through the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT). The web address is www.ncctinc.com. The contact number is 1-800-875-4404.
• -Experience in administrative office procedures within a physician office preferred
• -Healthcare provider CPR certification through the American Heart Association within the first year of hire