Medical Assistant - Primary Care 157 Waterdam - McMurray - FT

Highmark Health•Mcmurray, PA

13d

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 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 providers with examinations and procedures, may serve as a scribe after additional training, follows up with patients as directed, and communicates test results under provider direction. It also includes preparing and stocking exam rooms, sterilizing instruments, checking laboratory equipment, administering and documenting medications, maintaining accurate electronic health records, and completing clerical office functions. Floating or travel between physician office locations may be required.

Requirements

High school diploma/GED or completion of a Medical Assistant Program.
For employees who graduated from a medical assistant program within the past five years or have proof of 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 certification: NHA, AAMA, AMT, NCCT, or AMCA.
American Heart Association CPR.
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 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 and medication screening, and social history.
Assist with depression screening and complete annual wellness visit screenings.
Review, update, and screen medication lists in the EHR; when applicable, cue orders for age-appropriate screenings, prescriptions, refills, or other orders under approved protocols.
Perform back-office testing according to approved 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 them of test results under provider direction.
Prepare exam rooms and maintain adequate supplies in patient treatment areas according to inventory standards.
Clean and sterilize instruments according to policy and manufacturer guidelines.
Perform assigned laboratory controls and equipment checks.
Administer and accurately 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.
Float or travel between physician office locations as required.