Medical Assistant - Primary Care - Northern Pike - Full time

High Market Health; Monroeville (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Medical Assistant to support patient care coordination. The role involves preparing patients, documenting vital signs, and assisting healthcare providers. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, complete a Medical Assistant program, and hold CPR certification. A sign-on bonus is available for new hires.

Benefits

$1,000 Sign-On Bonus

Medical Insurance (Highmark)

Dental Insurance (United Concordia)

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off (18 days with 6 paid holidays)

401K Plan

Qualifications

• Completion of Medical Assistant Program or 1 year of direct patient care experience.
• CPR certification required.
• Act 34, 33, and 73 FBI Fingerprinting and Background Clearances.

Responsibilities

• Assist in coordinating patient care under supervision of healthcare provider.
• Prepare and room patients, obtain vital signs, document patient info.
• Perform back-office testing and assist providers with examinations.

Skills

Patient Care Coordination

Vital Signs

Documentation

CPR Certification

Education

High School / GED

Completion of Medical Assistant Program

Associate's Degree (Preferred)

Job description

Company :

Allegheny Health Network

Job Description :

Benefits include:

• $1,000 Sign-On Bonus
• *Sign-On bonus is for External Hires only
• Recipient must stay with AHN for a minimum of 1 year
• Re-Hires may not have worked for AHN within the previous 12 months to qualify
• Benefits go into effect the 1st of the month following the start date
• Medical (Highmark Insurance)
• Dental (United Concordia)
• Vision
• Paid Time Off (18 days with 6 paid holidays)
• 401K plan

GENERAL OVERVIEW:

Under the direction of the provider and as a member of the healthcare team, assists in coordinating examination, treatment, and healthcare planning for patients. Supports office functions to enhance patient care and operations. Follows all protocols, policies, procedures, and workflows.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist in coordinating patient care under supervision of healthcare provider using a team-based approach.
• Prepare and room patients, obtain vital signs, document patient info, history, tobacco, and medication screening. Assist with depression screening, annual wellness visits, and update medication and social history in the EHR. Pend/''cue up'' orders for screenings, prescriptions, and refills based on protocols.
• Perform back-office testing following protocols.
• Assist providers with examinations and procedures.
• Serve as a scribe with additional training if applicable.
• Follow up with patients via preferred method, notify test results under provider guidance.
• Prepare exam rooms, ensure inventory of supplies, and stock treatment areas.
• Clean and sterilize instruments per policy and manufacturer guidelines.
• Perform lab controls and equipment checks as assigned.
• Administer and document medications accurately.
• Document in EHR according to standards.
• Perform clerical duties as assigned, may float between locations.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum:

• High School / GED
• Completion of Medical Assistant Program OR 1 year of Medical Assistant or direct patient care experience including vital signs. Experience must align with clinical duties (injections, phlebotomy, EKGs).
• CPR – American Heart Association
• Act 34, 33, and 73 FBI Fingerprinting and Background Clearances

Certification Requirements:

• Graduates of medical assistant programs within five years or with one year of recent work experience must complete certification training/testing within 30 days and obtain certification within 120 days.
• Accepted certifications include NHA, AAMA, AMT, NCCT, AMCA.

Employees not meeting these criteria may have the opportunity to sit for a company proctored exam when qualified.

Preferred:

• Associate's Degree

Disclaimer:

This job description outlines general duties and responsibilities and may not include all duties required. It complies with ethical, legal, and behavioral standards, including HIPAA and company policies. Employees may access confidential information and must adhere to privacy and data security policies. All employees must comply with the company's Code of Business Conduct and applicable laws.

Highmark Health and affiliates prohibit discrimination based on protected veteran or disability status and other categories under law. Accessibility and accommodation requests should be directed to HR Services Online at [e-mail].