Community Health Net·Erie, Pennsylvania
The Medical Assistant performs a blend of administrative tasks like scheduling and registration and clinical duties such as recording vitals and assisting providers. They are also responsible for administering injections, performing basic diagnostic tests, and maintaining sterile treatment rooms.
This position includes a sign-on bonus, payable according to company policy and contingent upon successful completion of required employment conditions. Summary Medical Assistant performs certain administrative and clinical duties under the direction of Community Health Net’s Medical Services Coordinator. Administrative duties may include registration, discharge, scheduling, faxing, and answering phones, as needed. Clinical duties may include taking and recording vital signs and medical histories, preparing patients for examination, and assist Medical Providers as needed. Essential
Record patients’ medical history, vital statistics, or other health information in Community Health Net’s Electronic Health Record (EHR). Assess physical conditions of patients to aid diagnosis or treatment. Administers injections, immunizations, and associated quality controls as directed by Community Health Net Medical Provider. Performs testing procedures such as but not limited to; patient urine dipstick, rapid strep, fecal occult blood test, and urine pregnancy test. Immediately report abnormal testing procedure results to appropriate medical personnel. Assist Nurses and Medical Providers with medical procedures as needed. Dispose of biomedical waste in accordance with clinical standards. Prepare, sterilize, and clean patient treatment rooms for use. Report all patient/safety concerns and near misses in event reporting, printing and notifying supervisor at time of report. Support medical office duties of registration, discharge, scheduling, faxing, and answering phones, as needed. Perform other job-related duties as directed. Qualifications/Requirements GED or high school diploma required. Medical Assistant Certification preferred. Ability to use computers and Windows based software to enter data and develop reports as needed. Must be responsible, precise, and organized. Knowledge of medical terminology required. May be required to work evenings, weekends, and some holidays based upon operational need.
A high school diploma or GED is required, and a Medical Assistant Certification is preferred. Candidates must possess knowledge of medical terminology and proficiency in using Windows-based software for data entry.
Market context
Medical Assistant roles in Pennsylvania are commonly tied to outpatient clinics, physician offices, and other patient-facing settings, so demand is often steady where care teams need support with vitals, rooming, and basic clinical tasks. This role is competitive because employers typically want a high school diploma plus timely Medical Assistant and BLS certification after hire, with healthcare experience preferred. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your certification timeline and tailor your application to any prior clinical or administrative experience.
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