Medical Assistant - Endocrinology - McMurray, PA

Military Spouse Corporate Career Network • Pittsburgh, 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 may require floating or travel between physician office locations.

The posting offers a $1,000 sign-on bonus to eligible external hires. The recipient must remain with AHN for at least one year; rehires are eligible only if they have not worked for AHN within the previous 12 months.

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 have proof of 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 certifications: NHA, AAMA, AMT, NCCT, or AMCA.
• Employees who do not meet the stated certification criteria may have the opportunity to take a company-proctored certification exam when qualified.
• American Heart Association CPR certification.
• Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate.
• Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate.
• Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate.
• Must comply with HIPAA, company privacy and information security policies, applicable laws and regulations, and the company Code of Business Conduct.

Nice To Haves

• Associate's degree.

Responsibilities

• Assist with 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 and history, tobacco use, and medication screenings.
• Assist with depression screening and complete annual wellness visit screenings as applicable.
• Review and update medication lists in the electronic health record (EHR), and review and update social history with patients.
• Pend or cue orders for age-appropriate screenings, prescriptions, refills, and other orders when applicable and permitted by AHN-approved protocols.
• Perform back-office testing under 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 method and provider instructions.
• Notify patients of test results promptly under provider direction.
• Prepare examination rooms and maintain adequate supplies in patient treatment areas according to inventory standards.
• Clean and sterilize instruments according to AHN policy and manufacturer guidelines.
• Perform laboratory controls and equipment checks as assigned.
• Administer and accurately document medications according to policy and safe practice.
• Document accurately in the EHR according to established standards and workflows.
• Perform clerical office functions and other duties as assigned.
• Float or travel between physician office locations if required.
• Comply with applicable ethical, legal, privacy, data security, and company conduct requirements, including HIPAA policies and training.

Benefits

• $1,000 sign-on bonus for eligible external hires, subject to a minimum one-year commitment to AHN; rehires must not have worked for AHN within the prior 12 months to qualify.

What This Job Offers

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