Medical Assistant Trainee - Pittsburgh and Surrounding Counties

Highmark Health; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking enthusiastic individuals for a Medical Assistant training program. This role is perfect for those looking to gain hands-on experience in a clinical setting while receiving training at a reputable nursing school. Participants will assist healthcare providers, prepare exam rooms, and engage with patients to ensure a smooth healthcare experience. With a generous sign-on bonus and the opportunity to gain valuable certifications, this position offers a fantastic entry point into the healthcare field. Join a supportive team that values your growth and contribution to patient care!

Benefits

Sign-On Bonus

Hands-On Training

Career Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Act 34, 33, and 73 clearances are mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Assist in patient care coordination under supervision.
• Prepare and room patients, obtaining vital signs accurately.
• Document patient information in the electronic health record.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication Skills

Team Coordination

Education

High School/GED

Tools

Electronic Health Record

Job description

Company : Highmark HealthJob Description :

This position is a Medical Assistant training program intended for individuals with little to no clinical experience and no formal Medical Assistant training.

• You will need to be able and willing to travel to the West Penn Nursing school 2 days per week for hands-on training, while working the other three days of the week at a physician office, practicing your skills.
• Once the program is complete, you will be required to sit for the Certification Exam.

There is a $1000 Sign-On Bonus for this position

• 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

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.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required

• High School/GED
• Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
• Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate
• Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate

Substitutions

• None

Preferred

• Previous patient care experience
• BLS

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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