Clinical Medical Assistant - Patient Care & Scribe

Allegheny Health Network; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network in Pittsburgh is seeking a Medical Assistant to support patient care under provider supervision. You will prepare and room patients, record vital signs, review medications, and assist with exams and procedures.

This role requires completing a Medical Assistant program, certification within 120 days, CPR certification, and background clearances. Travel between locations may be required.

Qualifications

• High School / GED or Completion of a Medical Assistant Program.
• Certification training and/or testing within 30 days of hire and certification within 120 days.
• Accepted Medical Assistant Certification (NHA, AAMA, AMT, NCCT, AMCA)
• Associate's Degree preferred
• CPR – American Heart Association
• Act 34, Act 33, Act 73, FBI background clearances may be required

Responsibilities

• Using the team based approach, assists in the coordination of patient care under supervision of the health care provider.
• Prepares and rooms patients within the clinical practice setting according to standardized work flows. Accurately obtains patient vital signs, documents patient information, patient history, tobacco, and medication screening. May assist in the administration of depression screening tools. Completes annual wellness visit screenings. Reviews, updates and screens medication list in the EHR. Reviews social history with patient and updates record. If applicable, pends/'cues up' orders for required age appropriate screenings, patient prescriptions, refills, or other orders based on AHN approved protocols.
• Performs back office testing following approved AHN protocols and policies.
• Assists providers with examination and procedures.
• May serve as a scribe with additional training.
• Provides follow up with patients at designated intervals via patient's preferred method (telephone, electronic, written) in accordance with provider instructions. Notifies patients of test results under the direction of provider in a timely manner.
• Prepares exam room for patient visit. Ensures adequate inventory of medical supplies. Ensures all patient treatment areas are at all times stocked with the appropriate supplies using established inventory standards.
• Cleans and sterilizes instruments per established AHN approved policy and manufacturer's guidelines.
• Accurately performs lab controls and equipment checks as assigned.
• Administers and accurately documents medications in accordance with policy and safe practice.
• Documents accurately in the electronic health record (EHR) according to established standards and work flows.
• Accurately performs clerical office functions and other duties as assigned.
• May require floating/travel between physician office locations.

Skills

Teamwork

Patient care

Documentation in EHR

Vital signs collection

Education

High School / GED or Completion of a Medical Assistant Program

Associate's Degree (Preferred)

Job description

Allegheny Health Network in Pittsburgh is seeking a Medical Assistant to support patient care under provider supervision. You will prepare and room patients, record vital signs, review medications, and assist with exams and procedures.

This role requires completing a Medical Assistant program, certification within 120 days, CPR certification, and background clearances. Travel between locations may be required.