Medical Assistant PCI - Montour - Coraopolis, PA

VetJobs•Pittsburgh, PA

1d•Onsite

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 traveling 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 five years or have proof of one year of medical assistant work experience within the last 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.
Additional employment requirements include CPR certification from the American Heart Association and Act 34, Act 33, and Act 73 criminal background clearances.

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 use, and medication screening.
Assist with depression screening and complete annual wellness visit screenings.
Review, update, and screen medication lists in the EHR; review social history with patients and update records.
When applicable, pend or cue up orders for age-appropriate screenings, prescriptions, refills, or other orders under approved protocols.
Perform back-office testing under 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 medical-supply inventory in patient treatment areas.
Clean and sterilize instruments according to 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 assigned duties.
Comply with applicable ethical, legal, privacy, information-security, and company conduct requirements.
May float or travel between physician office locations.