Medical Assistant - Primary Care - Wexford - FT

Highmark Health•Wexford, PA

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. The role also supports patient care and office operations by following established protocols, policies, procedures, and standardized workflows. The position may require floating or traveling between physician office locations. The Medical Assistant prepares and rooms patients, obtains and documents vital signs and patient information, reviews medication and social history, and completes screenings. The role performs back-office testing, assists with examinations and procedures, follows up with patients and communicates test results under provider direction, maintains exam rooms and supplies, cleans and sterilizes instruments, performs equipment checks, administers and documents medications, and accurately maintains electronic health records and office documentation. With additional training, the employee may serve as a scribe.

Requirements

High school diploma/GED or completion of a Medical Assistant program.
For employees who graduated from a Medical Assistant program within five years or have proof of 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.
Employees who do not meet the stated certification criteria may have the opportunity to take a company-proctored certification exam when qualified.
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.
Comply with applicable privacy, information security, ethical, legal, and company conduct requirements, including HIPAA and the company’s Code of Business Conduct.

Nice To Haves

Associate's degree.

Responsibilities

Assist in 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 use, and medication screening.
Assist with depression screening tools and complete annual wellness visit screenings.
Review and update medication lists and social history in the electronic health record; pend or cue up orders for age-appropriate screenings, prescriptions, refills, or other orders when applicable and authorized by AHN 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 exam rooms and maintain appropriate inventory of medical supplies in patient treatment areas.
Clean and sterilize instruments according to AHN policy and manufacturer guidelines.
Perform assigned laboratory controls and equipment checks accurately.
Administer and document medications in accordance with policy and safe practice.
Document accurately in the electronic health record according to established standards and workflows.
Perform clerical office functions and other duties as assigned.
Float or travel between physician office locations when required.