Medical Assistant Certified-Surgical Oncology - Pittsburgh, PA

VetJobs; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

VetJobs in Pittsburgh, PA is seeking a Medical Assistant to support patient care under the supervision of healthcare providers. You will coordinate care, prepare patients, document vital signs and histories, and assist with exams and procedures.

Responsibilities include charting in the EHR, ensuring exam room readiness, managing supplies, and communicating test results to patients per provider instructions. Some travel between offices may occur.

Qualifications

• High School or GED required.
• Completion of a Medical Assistant program is required or preferred.
• Certification criteria must be met within specified timelines.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient care under supervision.
• Prepare and room patients; record vital signs and histories.
• Assist with examinations and procedures; may function as a scribe.
• Maintain clean exam rooms and stock supplies.
• Record in EHR and manage follow-up communications.

Skills

Team-based care

Patient coordination

Vital signs

Electronic health records

Education

High School / GED

Medical Assistant Program

Associates preferred

Tools

EMR/EHR

Job description

Under the direction of the provider and as a member of the health care team, assists in coordinating the examination, treatment and health care planning for patients. Assists with other office functions to support patient care and office operations. Follows all established protocols, policies, procedures and standardized workflows.

Essential 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.

Qualifications

Minimum

• High School / GED or Completion of a Medical Assistant Program

Certification Requirements

• Employees who have: graduated from a medical assistant program within five years OR proof of one year of work experience as a medical assistant in the last three years must complete certification training and/or attempt testing within 30 days of hire and must obtain certification within 120 days of hire.
• Accepted Medical Assistant Certification (NHA, AAMA, AMT, NCCT, AMCA)
• Employees who have not met the above certification criteria may have the opportunity to sit for a company proctored certification exam when qualified.

Additional Employment 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

Disclaimer

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

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.

Auto req ID

481221BR

Minimum Education Required

High School/GED

Preferred Education

Associates

City*

Pittsburgh

State*

Pennsylvania

Job_Category

Medical

Job Code

Health-Services health-services

Affiliate Sponsor

Highmark Health