Medical Assistant
Cornerstone Care·Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Cornerstone Care·Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Perform clinical duties including recording patient vitals, collecting specimens, and assisting providers with physical examinations. Handle administrative tasks such as managing EHR records, scheduling referrals, and coordinating lab results.
A. Clinical Welcomes patients courteously. Acquires accurate preliminary visit data on each patient (height, weight, vital signs, age, and reason for visit) and properly records it in the patient record. Collects and labels specimens for reference laboratory and completes appropriate lab requisition form. Assists providers, when required, with physical examinations and procedures. Carries out procedures under the supervision of providers (ear lavage, injections, vision, hearing, EKG, venipuncture, TB Tine, etc.) Maintains clean environment in patient rooms and lab before and after each patient. Disinfects and/or sterilizes appropriate instruments on a daily basis. Maintains adequate stock levels of patient care supplies in exam rooms and lab. Completes appropriate supply requisition as needed. Checks exam rooms each am/pm turning on/off necessary equipment. Calls patients on normal results. B. Miscellaneous Refers patients to front desk for conclusion of visit. Pulls charts daily for lab results and records results in appropriate log prior to provider review. Files all correspondence, lab work, charts, etc., daily. Schedules appointments for referrals, accurately records in referral log, and updates log as reports are received. Copies charts for referrals and for release. Calls for lab and/or x-ray reports as needed. Assists Receptionist and performs front desk duties, as necessary. Upholds patient/professional confidentiality MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: The candidate must have completed a High School Diploma. Experience with electronic medical records is preferred. Computer proficiency is a must. QualificationsCornerstone Care is a Non-Profit, Federally Qualified Health Center with 14 locations and a mobile unit, serving communities throughout Southwestern Pennsylvania, and Northern West Virginia. Our mission is to improve the health of our patients and all the residents of the communities we serve, with special concern for the medically underserved and low-income populations. Cornerstone Care offers: Medical insurance, dental and vision coverage, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, 403 B retirement, flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care, credit union, and a variety of additional voluntary benefits as well as a generous time off package. Cornerstone Care, Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression.
A high school diploma is required for this position. Proficiency in computers is mandatory, and experience with electronic medical records is preferred.
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.
