Medical Assistant - Express Care - Fox Chapel - Full Time

Highmark Health•Fox Chapel, 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.

Requirements

High school diploma/GED or completion of a Medical Assistant Program.
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 must 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.

Nice To Haves

Associate's degree.

Responsibilities

Assist with 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, and social history.
Assist with depression screening and complete annual wellness visit screenings as applicable.
Review, update, and screen medication lists in the electronic health record; pend orders for age-appropriate screenings, prescriptions, refills, or other orders under approved protocols, when applicable.
Perform back-office testing according to approved protocols and policies.
Assist providers with examinations and procedures; may serve as a scribe after additional training.
Provide patient follow-up at designated intervals through the patient’s preferred method and notify patients of test results as directed by the provider.
Prepare examination rooms and maintain adequate supplies in patient treatment areas according to inventory standards.
Clean and sterilize instruments according to policy and manufacturer guidelines.
Perform laboratory controls and equipment checks as assigned.
Administer and document medications according to policy and safe practice.
Document accurately in the electronic health record according to established standards and workflows.
Perform clerical office functions and other assigned duties.
Comply with applicable ethical, legal, privacy, information security, and company conduct requirements.