Medical Assistant - Women's Health - Jefferson Hills - Full Time

Highmark Health•Jefferson Hills, PA

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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 is in Women's Health in Jefferson Hills and may require floating or travel between physician office locations. The Medical Assistant prepares and rooms patients, obtains and records vital signs and patient information, reviews health and medication histories, performs approved back-office testing, assists with examinations and procedures, and may serve as a scribe after additional training. The role provides patient follow-up and communicates test results under provider direction, maintains exam-room supplies, cleans and sterilizes instruments, performs assigned laboratory controls and equipment checks, administers and documents medications, and maintains accurate electronic health records and office documentation. The position offers a $1,000 sign-on bonus for eligible external hires. Recipients must remain with AHN for at least one year. Rehires must not have worked for AHN during the previous 12 months to qualify.

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 certifications: 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.
Employees who do not meet the stated certification criteria may have the opportunity to sit for a company-proctored certification exam when qualified.

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 screening, and medication screening.
Assist with depression screening tools and complete annual wellness visit screenings.
Review and update medication lists and social histories in the electronic health record; cue up age-appropriate screening, prescription, refill, or other orders when applicable under approved protocols.
Perform back-office testing in accordance with 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 adequate 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 assigned duties.
Float or travel between physician office locations as required.
Comply with ethical, legal, privacy, information-security, and company conduct requirements, including HIPAA and applicable laws and policies.