Highmark Health·Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Assists physicians and extenders in providing medical care by rooming patients, measuring vital signs, and recording medical information. Performs clinical tasks such as giving injections, collecting laboratory specimens, and managing treatment room supplies.
Company: Allegheny Health Network
$1,000 Sign-On Bonus *Sign-On bonus is for External Hires only Recipient must stay with AHN for a minimum of 1 year Re-Hires may not have worked for AHN within the previous 12 months to qualify GENERAL OVERVIEW: Assists physicians and extenders in providing proper medical care for patients. May assist as receptionist if working in a physician practice setting. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Rooms and interviews patients to obtain medical information and to measure their vital signs, weight, and height. Records information in the medical record. Helps physicians examine and treat patients, handing them instruments and materials or performing such tasks as giving injections. Prepares treatment rooms for patient examinations, keeping the room stocked and cleaned, reordering supplies, and disposing of biohazard supplies. Schedules procedures and obtains authorizations as necessary. May collect blood, tissue, or other laboratory specimens, log the specimens, and prepare them for testing; give injections. Utilizes EHR system to perform front-office duties.
Minimum High School / GED 1 year in a Direct Patient care role, including vital signs. (Candidate experience must align with expected clinical functions (i.e., injections, phlebotomy, EKG's) CPR – American Heart Association Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate Preferred None Disclaimer: The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.
This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies.
As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times. In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company’s Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy.
Market context
Physician openings in Pennsylvania are often driven by ongoing clinical coverage needs and specialty demand, so competition can be strongest for roles that require board eligibility, Pennsylvania licensure or IMLC eligibility, and preferred fellowship or EPIC experience. Benefits and requirements on this platform are AI-summarized from the original job description, helping you review the key details faster. If you are considering applying, confirm your licensure path and highlight any EPIC or fellowship experience in your materials.