Medical Assistant - AHN Cardiovascular Institute - Allegheny General Hospital

Highmark Health • Pittsburgh, PA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

As a member of the health care team, this role assists in coordinating the examination, treatment, and health care planning for patients under the direction of a provider. The Medical Assistant also supports patient care and office operations by assisting with other office functions and adhering to all established protocols, policies, procedures, and standardized workflows.

Requirements

• Minimum One year certificate from college or technical school, or at least three months of related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Newly hired medical assistants must complete training and/or attempt testing within 30 days of hire.
• Newly hired medical assistants must obtain certification within 120 days of hire.
• CPR certification required.
• Medical assistants must achieve and maintain certification in accordance with CMS Meaningful Use requirements.
• CPR – American Heart Association.
• Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate.
• Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate.
• Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with practice management software and electronic health record applications.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and rooms patients within the clinical practice setting according to standardized workflows.
• Accurately obtains patient vital signs.
• Accurately documents patient information, patient history, and medication reconciliation.
• Prepares the exam room for patient visits.
• Accurately documents all pertinent details in the electronic health record (EHR) according to established standards and workflows, including all pertinent patient interactions at the time of the encounter in the correct EHR note type.
• Reviews, updates, and reconciles medication lists in the EHR.
• Reviews problem lists and social history with patients and updates records.
• Follows Meaningful Use standards and assists with population health management.
• Completes annual wellness visit assessments, if applicable, requests orders for required age-appropriate screenings, and documents physical examinations in the correct EHR note type.
• Assists in the coordination of patient care under the supervision of the assigned healthcare provider.
• Assists providers with examinations and procedures.
• Assists with patient prescription needs based on established protocols.
• Reviews pre-visit planning documentation and patient charts in advance of appointment times to ensure the provider is prepared to address required screenings and gaps in care.
• Performs PHQ-9 depression screening, tobacco screening, chronic disease screening, and MU required screenings.
• Performs in-house testing following established protocols and policies.
• In collaboration with the care team nurse, provides follow-up with patients at designated intervals via the patient's preferred method (telephone, electronic, written) in accordance with prescribed provider instructions.
• Notifies patients of test results under the direction of the provider in a timely manner.
• Ensures adequate inventory of medical supplies.
• Ensures all patient treatment areas are always stocked with appropriate supplies using established inventory standards.
• Cleans and sterilizes instruments per established standards.
• Accurately performs lab controls and equipment checks as assigned.
• Accurately performs clerical office functions and other duties as assigned or required.
• May require travel between physician office locations.

Benefits

• $1,000 Sign-on Bonus (for external hires, must stay with AHN for a minimum of 1 year; rehires may not have worked with AHN within the previous 12 months to qualify)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree