Medical Assistant Trainee - Pittsburgh & Surrounding Areas

Highmark Health • Pittsburgh, PA

19d • $18 - $19

About The Position

This is a Medical Assistant training program intended for individuals with little to no clinical experience and no formal Medical Assistant training. You will need to be able and willing to travel to either the West Penn Nursing School or to AHN Suburban in Bellevue 2 days per week for hands-on training You need to be able to work the other three days during the week at a physician office, practicing your skills during the training period Once the program is complete, you will be required to sit for the Certification Exam Following the training schedule, you will need to be able to work 40 hours a week. in the physician office for which you were hired. For External Hires, this position starts at $18 / hour. Once you are certified, you will be at $19.26. GENERAL OVERVIEW: This job is responsible for clinic patient support by performing essential clinical and administrative tasks, ensuring a smooth and efficient patient experience while contributing to the overall effectiveness of the healthcare team.

Requirements

• High School/GED
• Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
• Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate
• Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate

Nice To Haves

• Previous patient care experience
• BLS

Responsibilities

• Using the team based approach, assists in the coordination of patient care under supervision of the health care provider (14%)
• Prepares and rooms patients within the clinic practice setting according to standardized work flows. Accurately obtains patient vital signs and history. May assist in the completion of various screening tools. (15%
• Assists providers with examinations and procedures. (15%)
• Provides follow up with patients via preferred method of communication in accordance with provider instructions. (14%)
• Prepares exam rooms for patient visit. Ensures adequate inventory of medical supplies. (14%)
• Accurately performs lab controls and equipment checks. (14%)
• Documents accurately in the electronic health record. (14%)
• Other duties as assigned or requested.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED