Medical Assistant - Squirrel Hill Primary Care - Pittsburgh - FT

Highmark Health • 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 Medical Assistant prepares and rooms patients, obtains and documents vital signs and health information, assists with screenings and provider examinations, performs approved back-office testing, administers and documents medications, and maintains accurate electronic health records. The position also includes patient follow-up, room and supply readiness, instrument cleaning and sterilization, equipment checks, and 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 in 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.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Associate's degree.
• Employees who do not meet the stated certification criteria may have the opportunity to take 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 vital signs and document patient information, history, tobacco use, and medication screening.
• Assist with depression screening tools and complete annual wellness visit screenings.
• Review and update medication lists, social history, and patient records in the EHR; pend or cue up orders when applicable and permitted by AHN-approved protocols.
• Perform back-office testing according to 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 them of test results under provider direction.
• Prepare examination rooms and maintain adequate medical supply inventory in patient treatment areas.
• Clean and sterilize instruments according to AHN policy and manufacturer guidelines.
• Perform assigned laboratory controls and equipment checks.
• Administer and accurately 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 duties as assigned.
• Float or travel between physician office locations if required.

Benefits

• $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 within the previous 12 months to qualify.

What This Job Offers

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