Medical Assistant - AHN Cancer Institute - St. Vincent Hospital - Full-Time

Job Title: Medical Assistant - AHN Cancer Institute - St. Vincent Hospital - Full-Time

Company: Highmark Health

Location: Erie, PA 2508 Myrtle Street

Job Category: Patient Support

Job Type: Full-Time

Posted: 2026-02-19T08:2103.6712030000

Job Family: Medical Assisting - AHN

Req ID: J277322

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Medical Assistant to join our team at AHN Cancer Institute - St. Vincent Hospital. As a Medical Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting patient care and office operations. This is a full-time opportunity with a competitive salary and a $1000 sign-on bonus for external hires.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in coordinating patient care under the supervision of the healthcare provider
• Prepare and room patients within the clinical practice setting according to standardized workflows
• Accurately obtain patient vital signs, document patient information, and screen for tobacco and medication use
• May assist in the administration of depression screening tools and complete annual wellness visit screenings
• Review and update patient records, including medication lists and social history
• Perform back office testing following approved AHN protocols and policies
• Assist providers with examination and procedures
• May serve as a scribe with additional training
• Provide follow-up with patients at designated intervals via patient preferred method
• Notify patients of test results under the direction of the provider in a timely manner
• Prepare exam rooms, ensure adequate inventory of medical supplies, and clean and sterilize instruments
• Accurately perform lab controls and equipment checks as assigned
• Administer and accurately document medications in accordance with policy and safe practice
• Perform clerical office functions and other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Completion of a Medical Assistant Program
• OR 1 year of Medical Assistant experience
• OR 1 year in a direct patient care role, including vital signs
• Candidate experience must align with expected clinical duties, such as injections, phlebotomy, and EKGs
• CPR - American Heart Association
• Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
• Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate
• Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
• Certification Requirements:
• Employees who have graduated from a medical assistant program within five years or proof of one year of work experience as a medical assistant in the last three years must complete certification training and/or attempt testing within 30 days of hire and must obtain certification within 120 days of hire
• Accepted Medical Assistant Certification: NHA, AAMA, AMT, NCCT, AMCA
• Preferred: Associates Degree

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.

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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 companys Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy.

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