Associate Medical Assistant

Allegheny Health Network; West Mifflin (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network seeks an Associate Medical Assistant to support clinic operations. Responsibilities include patient care coordination, room preparation, and documentation within electronic health records. Ideal candidates will possess a high school diploma and relevant background clearances, with preferred experience in healthcare settings.

Qualifications

• High School/GED required.
• Clearances for Act 34, Act 33, and Act 73 are mandatory.
• Previous patient care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supports clinic patient care under supervision.
• Prepares and rooms patients, obtains vital signs.
• Assists providers with examinations and maintains patient records.

Skills

Patient Care

Team Coordination

Documentation

Education

High School/GED

Job description

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GENERAL OVERVIEW

This job is responsible for clinic patient support by performing essential clinical and administrative tasks, ensuring a smooth and efficient patient experience while contributing to the overall effectiveness of the healthcare team.

• Using the team based approach, assists in the coordination of patient care under supervision of the health care provider (14%)
• Prepares and rooms patients within the clinic practice setting according to standardized work flows. Accurately obtains patient vital signs and history. May assist in the completion of various screening tools. (15%
• Assists providers with examinations and procedures. (15%)
• Provides follow up with patients via preferred method of communication in accordance with provider instructions. (14%)
• Prepares exam rooms for patient visit. Ensures adequate inventory of medical supplies. (14%)
• Accurately performs lab controls and equipment checks. (14%)
• Documents accurately in the electronic health record. (14%)
• Other duties as assigned or requested.
  
  

Company

Allegheny Health Network

Job Description

GENERAL OVERVIEW

This job is responsible for clinic patient support by performing essential clinical and administrative tasks, ensuring a smooth and efficient patient experience while contributing to the overall effectiveness of the healthcare team.

Essential Responsibilities

• Using the team based approach, assists in the coordination of patient care under supervision of the health care provider (14%)
• Prepares and rooms patients within the clinic practice setting according to standardized work flows. Accurately obtains patient vital signs and history. May assist in the completion of various screening tools. (15%
• Assists providers with examinations and procedures. (15%)
• Provides follow up with patients via preferred method of communication in accordance with provider instructions. (14%)
• Prepares exam rooms for patient visit. Ensures adequate inventory of medical supplies. (14%)
• Accurately performs lab controls and equipment checks. (14%)
• Documents accurately in the electronic health record. (14%)
• Other duties as assigned or requested.
  
  

Qualifications

Required

• High School/GED
• Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
• Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate
• Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
  
  

Substitutions

• None
  
  

Preferred

• Previous patient care experience
• BLS
  
  

Disclaimer The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.

Compliance Requirement This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies.

As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times. In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company’s Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy.

Furthermore, it is every employee’s responsibility to comply with the company’s Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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