Medical Assistant - AHN Thoracic Surgery - Allegheny General Hospital

Highmark Health; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Pittsburgh is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant to join their team. The role involves assisting patients, documenting information, and supporting healthcare providers in examinations and office operations. Candidates should be certified and capable of efficient patient care management, crucial for enhancing patient experience and health outcomes.

Qualifications

• Must complete training and/or testing within 30 days of hire.
• Must achieve CPR certification within 120 days of hire.
• Experience with medical assistant tools preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and rooms patients in a clinical practice setting.
• Documents patient information and vital signs accurately.
• Assists providers with examination procedures and follow-ups.

Skills

Communication

Patient Care

Documentation

Education

One year certificate from college or technical school

CPR certification

Tools

Practice management software

Electronic health record applications

Job description

Company :

Allegheny Health Network

Job Description :

GENERAL OVERVIEW

As a member of the health care team, assists in coordinating the examination, treatment and health care planning for patients, under the direction of the provider. Also assists with other office functions to support patient care and office operations. Follows all established protocols, policies, procedures and standardized work flows.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepares and rooms patients within the clinical practice setting according to standardized work flows.
• Accurately obtains patient vital signs. Accurately documents patient information, patient history, and medication reconciliation. Prepares exam room for patient visit.
• Accurately documents all pertinent details in the electronic health record (EHR) according to established standards and work flows including all pertinent patient interactions at the time of the encounter in the correct EHR note type. Reviews, updates and reconciles medication list in the EHR. Reviews problem list and social history with patient and updates record. Follows Meaningful Use standards and assists with population health management.
• Completes annual wellness visit assessments, if applicable, requests orders for required age appropriate screenings and documents physical examination in the correct EHR note type.
• Assists in the coordination of patient care under supervision of the assigned health care provider. Assists providers with examination and procedures.
• Assists with patient prescription needs based on established protocols.
• Reviews pre-visit planning documentation and patient chart in advance of appointment time to ensure that the provider is prepared to address required screenings and gaps in care.
• Performs PHQ-9 depression screening, tobacco screening, chronic disease screening and MU required
• screenings. Performs in-house testing following established protocols and policies.
• In collaboration with the care team nurse, provides follow up with patient at designated intervals via patient preferred method (telephone, electronic, written) in accordance with prescribed provider instructions. Notifies patients of test results under the direction of provider in a timely manner.
• 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 standards. Accurately performs lab controls and equipment checks as assigned.
• Accurately performs clerical office functions and other duties as assigned or required.
• May require travel between physician office locations.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum

• One year certificate from college or technical school, or at least three months of related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Required: Newly hired medical assistants must complete training and/or attempt testing within 30 days of hire; newly hired medical assistants must obtain certification within 120 days of hire.
• CPR certification required Medical assistants must achieve and maintain certification in accordance with CMS Meaningful Use requirements
• CPR – American Heart Association
• Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
• Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate
• Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate

Preferred

• Prefer experience with practice management software and electronic health record applications.

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