Medical Assistant - Digestive Health - Federal Street - Full Time

Highmark Health; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Pittsburgh seeks a dedicated Medical Assistant to support physicians in delivering quality patient care. The role involves vital sign measurement, assisting in examinations, and maintaining treatment rooms. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and experience in patient care.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year in a direct patient care role.
• CPR certification from the American Heart Association.

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

Injections

Phlebotomy

EKGs

Education

High School / GED

Job description

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:

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

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum

• High School / GED
• At least 1 year in a direct patient care role, including vital signs, injections, phlebotomy, EKGs; candidate experience must align with clinical functions.
• CPR certification from the 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: This job description indicates the general nature and essential duties of the role. It may not include all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required.

Compliance: Employees must adhere to ethical, legal, and behavioral standards, including HIPAA and company policies. All employees are responsible for protecting confidential information and complying with applicable laws and company policies.

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