Commonwealth Health · 1 month ago
Medical Assistant - Internal Medicine
Wilkes-Barre, PA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
0+ years expCommonwealth Health is dedicated to providing top quality care to patients. The Medical Assistant supports patient care by performing clinical and administrative tasks under the supervision of a medical provider, assisting with medical procedures, maintaining exam rooms, facilitating patient intake, and ensuring efficient clinic operations.
Health CareHospitalMedicalNursing and Residential CarePersonal Health
No H1B
Responsibilities
Assists providers with non-invasive medical procedures, such as taking vital signs and preparing patients for exams
Prepares and cleans exam rooms before patient visits and clinical procedures
Performs patient intake duties, including reporting test results, phone triage, and documenting medical information as directed by licensed personnel or providers
Reviews and maintains daily logs and documentation
Supports administrative duties, including pre-registering patients, scheduling appointments, coordinating referrals, verifying insurance eligibility, and managing clinic communications
Maintains an organized workload while providing prompt, courteous, and efficient service to providers, patients, and visitors
Monitors and requisitions supplies and equipment to ensure appropriate inventory levels and functionality
Educates patients on medications, diets, and other health-related topics, addressing questions to ensure understanding
Performs other duties as assigned
Complies with all policies and standards
Qualification
Required
0-1 years of experience in a medical practice setting or completion of externship program required
BCLS - Basic Life Support issued by American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) or American Safety and Health Institute (ASHI) required
Knowledge of medical office procedures and patient care techniques
Basic proficiency in computer applications such as Microsoft Office and medical record systems
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to provide exceptional service to patients and staff
Understanding of medical terminology and infection control practices
Effective time management, organizational, and multitasking skills
Critical thinking abilities to analyze situations and develop appropriate solutions
Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information
Preferred
Completion of Medical Assistant program from an accredited school preferred
Benefits
Health insurance
401(k)
Licensure/certification reimbursement
Tuition reimbursement
Student loan assistance for eligible roles
Company
Commonwealth Health
Commonwealth Health is a healthcare networks offers home health services and clinical services.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Chris Howe
Chief Operating Officer, Commonwealth Health - Scranton Market
Patty Petlock Kane
Chief Operations Officer, Physician Network
Recent News
2025-08-11
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