Senior Medical Assistant - Allegheny Perinatal Associates - West Penn - Full Time

Highmark Health • Pittsburgh, PA

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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 established protocols, policies, procedures, and standardized workflows.

Requirements

• High School / GED or Completion of a Medical Assistant Program
• 1 year as a Medical Assistant
• CPR – American Heart Association
• Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
• Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate
• Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
• 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.
• Medical assistants must achieve and maintain certification in accordance with CMS Meaningful Use requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with practice management software and electronic health record applications.
• Current valid state driver’s license

Responsibilities

• Prepares and rooms patients according to standardized workflows, accurately obtaining vital signs and documenting patient information, history, and medication screening.
• Prepares exam rooms for patient visits and completes annual wellness visit screenings.
• Acts as an electronic health record (EHR) superuser, accurately documenting patient interactions and updating medication and social history in the EHR.
• Assists providers with examinations and procedures, and administers screenings (depression, tobacco, chronic disease, MU required).
• Performs in-house testing following established protocols and policies.
• Assists with patient prescription needs based on established protocols.
• Provides clinical leadership oversight and serves as a department resource for clinical questions.
• Reviews pre-visit planning documentation and patient charts to ensure providers are prepared for required screenings and gaps in care.
• Collaborates with the care team nurse to provide patient follow-up and notifies patients of test results under provider direction.
• Ensures adequate inventory of medical supplies and stocks patient treatment areas.
• Cleans and sterilizes instruments per policy and manufacturer's guidelines, and performs lab controls and equipment checks.
• Administers and documents medications accurately in accordance with policy and safety practices.
• Serves as a peer mentor, orienting new medical assistants and demonstrating proficiency in workflows and documentation.
• Performs clerical office functions and other assigned duties.
• May serve as office safety officer, maintaining safety logs and quality assurance testing for POCT.
• May perform additional duties such as minor wound care, splinting procedures, and 61 capsules procedures.
• May require travel between physician office locations.

Benefits

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What This Job Offers

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