Lifepoint Health·Johnstown, Pennsylvania
Performs routine clinical and administrative duties, including patient assessments, diagnostic procedures, and specimen collection. Manages medical supplies and handles clerical tasks such as scheduling and patient registration.
05128 Medical Assistant Performs routine clinical and administrative duties in support of assigned area or office.
Reports to: Director of Physician Services FLSA: Non-exempt Education: High school diploma or equivalent Required; Graduate of accredited medical assistance program or equivalent Required License: CCMA, CMA or RMA Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) obtain within 60 days of hire.
Required Skills Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
Essential Functions Under the supervision of physician or nurse, assists with performing patient assessments and treatments.
Performs basic diagnostic procedures and specimen collection.
Monitors and communicates changes in patient condition.
Documents patient care given.
Maintains equipment and medical supplies, including reordering, stocking, cleaning, and troubleshooting.
Maintains examination areas.
Performs administrative or clerical duties as assigned, including filing, reception, scheduling, data entry, and patient registration.
Non-Essential Functions
Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier.
Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities.
We believe that success is achieved through talented people.
We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.
We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life.
We are committed to promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve.
Requires a high school diploma and graduation from an accredited medical assistance program. Must hold a CCMA, CMA, or RMA license and obtain BLS certification within 60 days of hire.
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.
