Medical Assistant - AHN Outpatient Oncology - Sewickley - Full Time

Highmark Health • Sewickley, 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 office functions and operations while following established protocols, policies, procedures, and standardized workflows. The position is with AHN Outpatient Oncology in Sewickley and may require floating or travel between physician office locations.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED, or completion of a Medical Assistant program.
• For employees who graduated from a Medical Assistant program within the past five years or can show 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.
• 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.
• Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate.
• Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate.
• Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate.
• Comply with the company's code of business conduct, applicable laws and regulations, company policies and training requirements, HIPAA privacy requirements, and information security policies.

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 vital signs and document patient information, history, tobacco and medication screenings.
• Assist with depression screening, complete annual wellness visit screenings, and review and update medication and social history records in the electronic health record.
• When applicable, prepare orders for age-appropriate screenings, prescriptions, refills, or other orders according to AHN-approved protocols.
• Perform back-office testing according to approved AHN protocols and policies.
• Assist providers with examinations and procedures.
• May serve as a scribe after completing 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 AHN policy and manufacturer guidelines.
• Perform assigned laboratory controls and equipment checks accurately.
• Administer and 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 when required.

Benefits

• $1,000 sign-on bonus available to eligible external hires. Recipients must remain with AHN for at least one year; rehires must not have worked with AHN during the previous 12 months to qualify.

What This Job Offers

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