Medical Assistant Certified - Endocrinology - McMurray - Full Time

Highmark Health•Mcmurray, PA

About The Position

Under the direction of a provider and as a member of the health care team, the Medical Assistant Certified assists with coordinating patient examinations, treatment, and health care planning. The role also supports patient care and office operations by following established protocols, policies, procedures, and standardized workflows. The position prepares and rooms patients, collects and documents clinical information, supports providers during examinations and procedures, performs back-office testing, and completes follow-up with patients as directed. It also involves maintaining exam rooms and supply inventory, cleaning and sterilizing instruments, performing assigned lab controls and equipment checks, administering and documenting medications, and accurately maintaining electronic health records and office documentation. Floating or travel between physician office locations may be required. A $1,000 sign-on bonus is available to eligible external hires. Recipients must remain with AHN for at least one year. Rehires must not have worked for AHN within the previous 12 months to qualify.

Requirements

High school diploma/GED or completion of a medical assistant program.
For employees who graduated from a medical assistant program within the last five years or can prove one year of medical assistant work experience within the last three years: complete certification training and/or attempt testing within 30 days of hire and obtain certification within 120 days of hire.
Accepted medical assistant certification: NHA, AAMA, AMT, NCCT, or AMCA.
CPR certification from the American Heart Association.
Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate.
Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate.
Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate.
Follow the company’s code of business conduct, applicable laws and regulations, company policies, training requirements, HIPAA requirements, and information security guidelines.

Nice To Haves

Associate's degree.

Responsibilities

Assist with coordinating patient care under the supervision of a health care provider, using a team-based approach.
Prepare and room patients according to standardized workflows; obtain and document vital signs, patient information, history, tobacco and medication screening, and social history.
Assist with depression screening tools and complete annual wellness visit screenings.
Review, update, and screen medication lists in the electronic health record; cue or pend orders for age-appropriate screenings, prescriptions, refills, or other orders when applicable and permitted by AHN-approved protocols.
Perform back-office testing according to approved AHN protocols and policies.
Assist providers with examinations and procedures.
May serve as a scribe after completing additional training.
Follow up with patients at designated intervals using their preferred communication method and notify them of test results as directed by the provider.
Prepare exam rooms and maintain appropriate inventory of medical supplies in patient treatment areas.
Clean and sterilize instruments in accordance with AHN policy and manufacturer guidelines.
Perform assigned laboratory controls and equipment checks accurately.
Administer and accurately document medications according to policy and safe practices.
Document accurately in the electronic health record according to established standards and workflows.
Perform clerical office functions and other assigned duties.
Float or travel between physician office locations when required.
Comply with applicable ethical, legal, privacy, information security, and company conduct requirements, including HIPAA policies.