Medical Assistant: Patient Care & Clinical Support

Highmark Health; Federal Hill (PA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Allegheny Health Network seeks a Medical Assistant to support patient care across clinical settings. You will coordinate patient care under supervision, prepare exam rooms, document vital signs and medical history, and assist with screenings and procedures.

The role requires completion of a Medical Assistant program, with certification timelines. CPR certification and background clearances are also needed. Office-based, frontline clinical duties with potential travel to different AHN locations.

Qualifications

• Minimum High School / GED or Completion of a Medical Assistant Program.
• Certification requirements include recognized Medical Assistant certifications (NHA, AAMA, AMT, NCCT, AMCA) with training/testing timelines.
• Preferred Associate's Degree.

Responsibilities

• Assists in coordination of patient care under supervision of the health care provider.
• Prepares and rooms patients within the clinical practice setting according to standardized workflows.
• Obtains patient vital signs, documents patient information, medical history, and screening.
• May assist in depression screening and annual wellness visit screenings.
• Reviews and updates medication lists in the EHR and liaises with providers.
• Performs back office testing and assists with examinations and procedures.
• Documents accurately in the EHR and may act as a scribe with training.
• May float/travel between physician office locations as needed.

Skills

Patient care coordination

Vital signs

EHR documentation

Team-based care

Clinical workflows

Education

High School / GED

Medical Assistant Program

Associate's Degree (preferred)

Tools

CPR (American Heart Association)

Job description

Allegheny Health Network seeks a Medical Assistant to support patient care across clinical settings. You will coordinate patient care under supervision, prepare exam rooms, document vital signs and medical history, and assist with screenings and procedures.

The role requires completion of a Medical Assistant program, with certification timelines. CPR certification and background clearances are also needed. Office-based, frontline clinical duties with potential travel to different AHN locations.