Medical Assistant-Bariatric Surgery-Erie

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Erie is seeking a Medical Assistant for their Bariatric Surgery department. The role involves assisting physicians with patient care, including measuring vital signs, preparing treatment rooms, and managing patient records. Candidates should have a High School diploma and experience in direct patient care. This full-time position requires strong attention to detail and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 1 year in a Direct Patient care role, including vital signs.
• CPR certification from the American Heart Association.
• Act 34, 33, and 73 clearance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Rooms and interviews patients to obtain medical information.
• Helps physicians examine and treat patients.
• Prepares treatment rooms for patient examinations.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs measurement

EHR system utilization

Education

High School / GED

Job description

Medical Assistant-Bariatric Surgery-Erie

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GENERAL OVERVIEW

Assists physicians and extenders in providing proper medical care for patients. May assist as receptionist if working in a physician practice setting.

• Rooms and interviews patients to obtain medical information and to measure their vital signs, weight, and height. Records information in the medical record. (40%)
• Helps physicians examine and treat patients, handing them instruments and materials or performing such tasks as giving injections. (25%)
• Prepares treatment rooms for patient examinations, keeping the room stocked and cleaned, reordering supplies, and disposing of biohazard supplies. (10%)
• Schedules procedures and obtains authorizations as necessary. (15%)
• May collect blood, tissue, or other laboratory specimens, log the specimens, and prepare them for testing; give injections. (5%)
• Utilizes EHR system to perform front-office duties. (5%).
  
  

Company

Allegheny Health Network

Job Description

GENERAL OVERVIEW

Assists physicians and extenders in providing proper medical care for patients. May assist as receptionist if working in a physician practice setting.

Essential Responsibilities

• Rooms and interviews patients to obtain medical information and to measure their vital signs, weight, and height. Records information in the medical record. (40%)
• Helps physicians examine and treat patients, handing them instruments and materials or performing such tasks as giving injections. (25%)
• Prepares treatment rooms for patient examinations, keeping the room stocked and cleaned, reordering supplies, and disposing of biohazard supplies. (10%)
• Schedules procedures and obtains authorizations as necessary. (15%)
• May collect blood, tissue, or other laboratory specimens, log the specimens, and prepare them for testing; give injections. (5%)
• Utilizes EHR system to perform front-office duties. (5%).
  
  

Qualifications

Minimum

• High School / GED
• 1 year in a Direct Patient care role, including vital signs. (Candidate experience must align with expected clinical functions (i.e., injections, phlebotomy, EKG's)
• 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

• None
  
  

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

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

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• Employment type

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• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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