Medical Assistant -CMA
How this pay compares
This posting states $19.24 an hour. Open medical assistant jobs in Pennsylvania post a median of $23.28 an hour, the middle half $21.55–$24.28, across 130 jobs that state their pay, so this one is below the middle half of what they post. Medical assistants employed in Pennsylvania earn a median of $21.12 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
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- How long these jobs stay listed: Still listed at 7 days 80.8%
- Applicant demand per open job on this site (1.00x is the average job): Index 0.87x · Clicks 27
- How often these jobs state their pay: Jobs stating any pay 45.1% · Stating an hourly rate 42.7%
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About the job
Join our outpatient Drug and Alcohol Treatment Program and make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals working toward recovery. Be part of a compassionate team dedicated to providing hope, support, and a path to lasting wellness.
We are seeking Medical Assistant to join our team at our Parkside Recovery Program in our Germantown location in Philadelphia, PA location.
The Medical Assistant will
- prepare rooms for examination
- maintain steady flow of individuals in medical department
- prepare electronic charts for providers
- assist providers with the examination of individuals
- measure vital signs
- draw and collect bodily fluids, prepare specimens for laboratory analysis.
- respond to medical emergencies
- complete EKGs
- complete required documentation in a timely manner
Earn $19.24 per hour (40 hrs per week)
Benefits
Merakey offers generous benefits that promote well-being, financial security, and work-life balance, including:
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus access to healthcare advocacy support.
- Retirement plan -- both pre-tax and Roth (after-tax) options available for employee contributions.
- DailyPay -- access your pay when you need it!
- On the Goga well-being platform, featuring self-care tools and resources.
- Access Care.com for backup childcare, elder care, and household services.
- Confidential counseling, legal, and financial services through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Tuition reimbursement and educational partnerships.
- Employee discounts and savings programs on entertainment, travel, and lifestyle.
- Access to Pryor Online Learning for free online personal development classes.
Learn more about our full benefits package - https://www.merakey.org/careers/benefits
About Merakey
Merakey is a non-profit provider of developmental, behavioral health, and education services. More than 8,000 employees provide support to nearly 40,000 individuals and families throughout 12 states across the country each year.
Click here to watch a video about Merakey.
Merakey strictly follows a zero-tolerance policy for abuse.
Merakey is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer!
We deeply value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ethnic background, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or disability status. Moreover, we are committed to creating teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and encourage applicants from underrepresented backgrounds to apply.
Merakey welcomes all Veterans to apply!
Qualifications
A qualified candidate will possess the following qualifications:
- High School diploma or G.E.D.
- Medical Assistant valid certification
- Certification in phlebotomy preferred.
- Minimum of one (1) year working as a medical assistant, preferably in a behavioral health setting.
- Must be able to work: Monday-Friday, 6:30-3:00 pm
From Merakey's job posting, checked 5 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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