Medical Assistant - Slippery Rock Fam Med

MEDICAL ASSISTANT – SLIPPERY ROCK FAMILY MEDICINE

Job Category: TECHNICAL SERVICES

Requisition Number: MEDIC
024735

Posting: January 26, 2026 | Part-Time | On-site

PRIMARY CARE SLIPPERY ROCK FAMILY MEDICINE, 100 Innovation Dr, Slippery Rock, PA 16057, USA

PART-TIME: $1,000 Sign-On Bonus The Medical Assistant performs basic direct patient care activities, such as lab tests, treatments, and medication/immunization administration under the direction of the Nurse and/or the Physician. The incumbent also supports clerical and quality improvement functions and serves as a resource for clerical/clinical staff.

• Deliver direct and indirect patient care in accordance with policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Collect patient healthcare data (VS, weight, chief complaint, pain assessment).
• Complete patient care treatments and testing as ordered.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation.
• Prepare patients for examinations, treatments, and procedures.
• Communicate pertinent information to the physician or nurse.
• Perform clerical functions in support of patient care and office functions.
• Answer telephone calls accurately and relay messages.
• Obtain and verify accurate patient demographic and insurance information.
• Enter codes and charges into the billing system.
• Complete necessary forms and letters for continued patient care.
• Provide patient safety in compliance with policies.
• Label all patient specimens with identifiers per policy.
• Adhere to infection control standards.
• Assist in continuous survey readiness or inspections and surveys.
• Perform quality control monitoring functions and report out of range information immediately to supervisor.
• Consistently practice National Patient Safety Goals.
• Schedule surgery, procedures, and testing for patients.
• Provide education, scheduling, and counseling as requested.
• Prepare charts for clinic sessions and obtain vital signs and weight.
• Perform phlebotomy procedures and document results.
• Prepare exam rooms and stock supplies daily.
• Provide pre and post‑examination education and counseling.
• Other duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma, GED, or next level of higher education.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills, independent and critical thinking skills, sound judgment, and knowledge of legal aspects and liability of nursing practice.
• Strong communication skills to convey complex topics to a wide and diverse audience.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications (Outlook, Excel).

• Previous outpatient office experience.

• Medical Assistant Certification preferred.
• Act 33 with renewal.
• Act 34 with renewal.
• Act 73 FBI Clearance.
• Friends & Family CPR.

This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities but serves as a coach and mentor for other positions in the department.

• Incumbent will be scheduled based on operational need (rotate shifts, standby, on‑call, etc.).
• Travel may be expected locally between Independence Health locations.

• Actively promotes a Lean work culture by performing team member duties to encourage consistent use of LEAN principles and processes, continually seeking work process improvements.

• Independence Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It prohibits discrimination of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, non‑job‑related disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected class.
• Ability to perform the Essential Functions listed on the Physical Conditions and ability to perform the Essential Functions on the Working Condition chart below.

Effective March 2020 or during pandemic: goggles, face shield and mask are required according to CDC guidelines.