Medical Assistant

Medical Assistant

Manners Care Systems
Location: Big Run, Pennsylvania
Position Type: Full-Time / Part-Time
Job Category: Medical Assistant / Outpatient Healthcare

About Manners Care Systems

Manners Care Systems is a growing outpatient healthcare practice committed to providing compassionate, respectful, and patient-centered care. Our services include primary care, mental health services, addiction management, preventive care, physical examinations, laboratory services, and additional outpatient healthcare services.

We are seeking a dependable, compassionate, and highly organized Medical Assistant to join our team. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working in a fast-paced outpatient environment and interacting with a diverse patient population.

Position Summary

The Medical Assistant plays an important role in supporting our healthcare providers and ensuring patients receive efficient, professional, and compassionate care.

This position includes a combination of clinical and administrative responsibilities. The Medical Assistant will assist with patient intake, preparation for provider visits, clinical testing, documentation, communication, and maintaining an organized clinical environment.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and provide a professional and welcoming experience.
• Escort patients to examination rooms and prepare them for provider visits.
• Obtain and document vital signs, including blood pressure, pulse, temperature, respirations, oxygen saturation, height, and weight.
• Review and document patient medications, allergies, medical history, and reason for visit according to office procedures.
• Assist healthcare providers during examinations and procedures as appropriate.
• Perform permitted specimen collection and point-of-care testing after appropriate training and competency verification.
• Assist with urine drug screening and specimen handling according to established procedures.
• Assist with laboratory preparation, specimen labeling, processing, and documentation.
• Prepare examination rooms before patient visits and clean and disinfect rooms between patients.
• Maintain clinical supplies and notify appropriate staff when supplies need to be reordered.
• Assist with scheduling, referrals, medical records, forms, and other patient-care coordination.
• Answer and route patient telephone calls and messages to the appropriate clinical or administrative staff.
• Assist with prior authorization documentation and other administrative tasks as assigned.
• Enter accurate and timely information into the electronic health record.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with HIPAA requirements.
• Follow infection prevention, safety, and quality-control procedures.
• Provide respectful and nonjudgmental support to patients receiving mental health and substance use disorder services.
• Communicate patient concerns or abnormal findings promptly to the appropriate licensed healthcare professional.
• Work collaboratively with providers, nurses, administrative staff, and other members of the healthcare team.
• Perform additional duties within the Medical Assistant's training, competency, and permitted scope as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of a Medical Assistant program preferred.
• Medical Assistant certification or registration preferred but not required unless otherwise required for assigned duties.
• Previous experience in a medical office, primary care, behavioral health, addiction medicine, or outpatient setting is preferred.
• CPR/BLS certification preferred.
• Strong communication and customer-service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Basic computer skills and ability to learn electronic health record systems.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Must demonstrate compassion and professionalism when working with individuals from diverse backgrounds.

What We're Looking For

We are looking for a Medical Assistant who understands that excellent patient care begins with how people are treated from the moment they walk through the door.

The ideal candidate is compassionate, dependable, organized, and able to balance clinical responsibilities with administrative tasks. Because our practice serves patients with a variety of healthcare needs, including mental health and substance use concerns, applicants should be comfortable providing care in a respectful, supportive, and nonjudgmental environment.

Why Join Manners Care Systems?

Joining Manners Care Systems provides an opportunity to become part of a growing healthcare practice and gain experience across multiple areas of outpatient care.

Our team is committed to creating an environment where patients feel respected and employees feel valued. We believe strong teamwork, communication, compassion, and accountability are essential to providing excellent care.

Manners Care Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Pay: $12.00 - $20.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

Salary : $12 - $20