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 is seeking a Medical Assistant to support physicians in delivering quality patient care. Responsibilities include patient interviews, assisting in examinations, and managing treatment rooms. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and experience in direct patient care.

Qualifications

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

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

CPR Certification

Education

High School diploma or 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 a 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 cleaned, 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 diploma or GED
• At least 1 year of experience in a direct patient care role, including vital signs, injections, phlebotomy, EKGs, etc.
• CPR certification – 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 provides a general overview of the duties and responsibilities associated with this role. It may not include all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required.

Compliance Requirements: This position complies with all legal and ethical standards, including HIPAA, company privacy policies, and data security guidelines. Employees must protect confidential information and adhere to the company's Code of Business Conduct and applicable laws.

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