Medical Assistant Trainee - Pittsburgh

Allegheny Health Network; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a clinic patient support role to assist in delivering essential clinical and administrative tasks, ensuring a smooth patient experience and contributing to the healthcare team.

The role involves coordinating patient care under supervision, preparing and rooming patients, and supporting examinations and procedures in a busy clinic setting. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail are essential for success.

Qualifications

• High School/GED required.
• Previous patient care experience preferred.
• BLS certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates patient care under supervision of the health care provider.
• Prepares and rooms patients; records vitals and history as per workflows.
• Assists providers with examinations and procedures.
• Follows up with patients via preferred communication method.
• Prepares exam rooms and ensures inventory of supplies.
• Performs lab controls and equipment checks.
• Documents accurately in the electronic health record.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Previous patient care experience

BLS

Education

High School/GED

Job description

GENERAL OVERVIEW

This job is responsible for clinic patient support by performing essential clinical and administrative tasks, ensuring a smooth and efficient patient experience while contributing to the overall effectiveness of the healthcare team.

• Using the team based approach, assists in the coordination of patient care under supervision of the health care provider (14%)
• Prepares and rooms patients within the clinic practice setting according to standardized work flows. Accurately obtains patient vital signs and history. May assist in the completion of various screening tools. (15%
• Assists providers with examinations and procedures. (15%)
• Provides follow up with patients via preferred method of communication in accordance with provider instructions. (14%)
• Prepares exam rooms for patient visit. Ensures adequate inventory of medical supplies. (14%)
• Accurately performs lab controls and equipment checks. (14%)
• Documents accurately in the electronic health record. (14%)
• Other duties as assigned or requested.

Company

Allegheny Health Network

Qualifications

Required

• High School/GED

Preferred

• Previous patient care experience
• BLS

Additional Employment Requirements

• Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
• Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate
• Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate

Disclaimer

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. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements.

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