Medical Assistant - Neurology - AGH - FT (Travel)

Highmark Health • Pittsburgh, PA

12d

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 office functions and operations while following established protocols, policies, procedures, and standardized workflows. The position travels among offices in Sewickley, Grove City, Wexford, and Robinson/North Fayette, and may require floating between physician office locations.

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 include NHA, AAMA, AMT, NCCT, and 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.
• Comply with HIPAA, company privacy and information security policies, the Code of Business Conduct, applicable laws, and required training.

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 use, and medication screening.
• Assist with depression screening and complete annual wellness visit screenings.
• Review and update medication lists and social history in the electronic health record; pend or cue up 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.
• Follow up with patients at designated intervals using their preferred communication method and notify them of test results under provider direction.
• Prepare examination rooms and maintain appropriate inventory of medical supplies in patient treatment areas.
• Clean and sterilize instruments according to approved policies 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 electronic health record according to established standards and workflows.
• Perform clerical office functions and other duties as assigned.
• Travel or float between physician office locations as required.
• Comply with ethical, legal, privacy, information security, and company conduct requirements.

Benefits

• $1,000 sign-on bonus for external hires only; recipient must remain with AHN for at least one year. Rehires must not have worked for AHN within the preceding 12 months to qualify.

What This Job Offers

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