Senior Medical Assistant - Northern Regional OB/GYN - Grove City - Full Time

Highmark Health•Grove City, PA

About The Position

As a member of the health care team, the Senior Medical Assistant assists in coordinating patient examinations, treatment, and health care planning under the direction of a provider. The role also supports patient care and office operations by following established protocols, policies, procedures, and standardized workflows. The position includes preparing and rooming patients, documenting clinical information in the electronic health record (EHR), supporting providers with examinations and procedures, coordinating patient follow-up, and maintaining clinical supplies and equipment. The Senior Medical Assistant also provides clinical workflow leadership, mentors and orients medical assistants and students, and may perform location-dependent safety and clinical duties. Travel between physician office locations may be required.

Requirements

High school diploma/GED or completion of a medical assistant program.
At least 1 year of experience as a Medical Assistant.
Newly hired medical assistants must complete training and/or attempt testing within 30 days of hire and obtain certification within 120 days of hire.
Maintain certification in accordance with CMS Meaningful Use requirements.
American Heart Association CPR.
Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate.
Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate.
Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate.

Nice To Haves

Experience with practice management software and electronic health record applications.
Current valid state driver’s license.

Responsibilities

Prepare and room patients, obtain vital signs, document patient information and history, screen medications, and prepare exam rooms.
Complete annual wellness visit screenings, pend orders for age-appropriate screenings, and potentially serve as a scribe after additional training.
Serve as an EHR superuser and document patient interactions and pertinent details accurately in the appropriate EHR note type.
Review and update medication lists, problem lists, and social histories in the EHR; follow Meaningful Use standards and assist with population health management.
Coordinate patient care under the supervision of the assigned provider and assist with examinations and procedures.
Assist with depression, tobacco, chronic disease, Meaningful Use, and other required screenings; perform in-house testing according to protocols.
Assist with patient prescription needs according to established protocols.
Provide clinical leadership oversight and serve as a department resource for clinical questions.
Review pre-visit planning documents and patient charts ahead of appointments to help ensure providers are prepared to address screenings and gaps in care.
Work with the care team nurse to follow up with patients at designated intervals through their preferred method and notify patients of test results under provider direction.
Maintain medical supply inventory and stock patient treatment areas; clean and sterilize instruments according to policy and manufacturer guidelines.
Perform assigned lab controls and equipment checks; administer and document medications according to policy and safe practices.
Mentor peers, orient new medical assistants to office workflows, teach relevant workflows and documentation practices, provide feedback and performance evaluations to orientees, and mentor students and externs as assigned.
Perform clerical office functions and other assigned or required duties.
Depending on location, serve as office safety officer, maintain the office safety log, and ensure quality assurance testing is completed for point-of-care testing performed in the office.
Depending on location, perform additional duties such as minor wound care, splinting procedures, and 61 capsules procedures.
Travel between physician office locations when required.