Medical Assistant - Outpatient Cardiology Clinic - Jefferson - Full Time (travel to Bethel Park office)

Highmark Health • Bethel Park, PA

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About The Position

Under the direction of a provider and as a member of the health care team, the Medical Assistant helps coordinate patient examinations, treatment, and health care planning in an outpatient cardiology clinic. The role also supports patient care and office operations by following established protocols, policies, procedures, and standardized workflows. The position is full-time and may require travel or floating between physician office locations, including the Bethel Park office.

The position includes preparing and rooming patients, collecting and documenting patient information, supporting providers during examinations and procedures, conducting approved back-office testing, and providing patient follow-up as directed. It also involves maintaining treatment areas and supplies, cleaning and sterilizing instruments, performing assigned equipment checks and lab controls, administering and documenting medications, and completing clerical functions. A sign-on bonus is available to eligible external hires, subject to the stated service and rehire conditions.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED, or completion of a Medical Assistant Program.
• For employees who graduated from a medical assistant program within the past five years or can show one year of medical assistant work experience within the past 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 certifications include NHA, AAMA, AMT, NCCT, and AMCA.
• CPR certification through the American Heart Association.
• Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate.
• Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate.
• Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate.
• Comply with applicable ethical and legal standards, the company Code of Business Conduct and policies, HIPAA privacy requirements, and information security requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Associate's degree.
• Employees who do not meet the stated certification criteria may have the opportunity to take a company-proctored certification exam when qualified.

Responsibilities

• Assist in coordinating patient care under the supervision of a health care provider.
• Prepare and room patients according to standardized workflows; obtain vital signs and document patient information, history, tobacco and medication screenings.
• Assist with depression screening tools and complete annual wellness visit screenings as applicable.
• Review and update medication lists and social histories in the electronic health record (EHR).
• Pend or cue orders for age-appropriate screenings, prescriptions, refills, and 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 additional training.
• Follow up with patients at designated intervals using their preferred communication method and notify patients of test results under provider direction.
• Prepare examination rooms and keep patient treatment areas stocked with appropriate medical supplies according to inventory standards.
• Clean and sterilize instruments according to AHN policy and manufacturer guidelines.
• Perform assigned laboratory controls and equipment checks.
• Administer and accurately document medications in accordance with policy and safe practice.
• Document accurately in the EHR according to established standards and workflows.
• Perform clerical office functions and other assigned duties.
• Float or travel between physician office locations as required.

Benefits

• $1,000 sign-on bonus for eligible external hires; recipients must remain with AHN for at least one year, and rehires must not have worked with AHN during the previous 12 months to qualify.

What This Job Offers

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