Medical Assistant - Greentree Medical - Full Time

Highmark Health; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network in Pittsburgh is seeking a Medical Assistant to support clinicians in coordinating patient care, preparing exam rooms, and documenting in the EHR. You will obtain vital signs, update patient history, screen tobacco and medications, and assist with procedures in a team-based clinical setting.

You may perform back-office testing, assist with scheduling and follow-up communications, ensure supplies are stocked, and maintain accurate records.

Qualifications

• High School / GED or completion of Medical Assistant program.
• Certification requirements: MA certification within 120 days if not already certified.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient care under supervision of health care provider.
• Prepare and room patients per standardized workflows.
• Accurately obtain vital signs and document patient information.
• Review medication lists and update EHR accordingly.
• Assist with back-office testing and with examinations/procedures.
• May act as a scribe with additional training.
• Provide follow-up communications per provider instructions.
• Prepare exam rooms and maintain supplies.
• Sterilize instruments and perform lab controls as assigned.
• Document medications in accordance with policy and safe practice.
• Perform clerical duties and may travel between locations.

Skills

Vital signs

EHR documentation

Education

High School / GED or MA program

MA Certification (NHA, AAMA, AMT, NCCT, AMCA)

Job description

Company :Allegheny Health NetworkJob Description :GENERAL OVERVIEW: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:MinimumHigh School / GED or Completion of a Medical Assistant ProgramCertification 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 .PreferredAssociate's Degree#IND123Additional Employment Requirements:CPR – American Heart AssociationAct 34 Criminal Background Clearance CertificateAct 33 Child Abuse Clearance CertificateAct 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance CertificateDisclaimer: 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. 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