Medical Assistant Trainee - McMurray, Canonsburg, Washington area - FT

Allegheny Health Network; Canonsburg (Washington County); In loco; USD 24.796 - 26.174; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Allegheny Health Network is offering a Medical Assistant training program designed for individuals with little to no clinical experience. Trainees will travel to West Penn Nursing School or AHN Suburban in Bellevue two days per week for hands-on training and work the other three days at a physician's office.

Participants will sit for the certification exam after completion and work 40 hours per week, with compensation starting at $18.00 per hour and increasing to $19.26 per hour upon

Competenze

• High School or GED required.
• Act 34, Act 33, and Act 73 background clearances required.

Mansioni

• Assist in coordination of patient care using a team-based approach under the supervision of the health care provider.
• Prepare and room patients within the clinic practice setting, obtain vital signs/history, and assist in screening tools.
• Assist providers with examinations and procedures.
• Provide follow-up with patients via preferred communication method per provider instructions.
• Prepare exam rooms and ensure adequate inventory of medical supplies.
• Accurately perform lab controls and equipment checks.
• Document accurately in the electronic health record.
• Perform other duties as assigned or requested.

Conoscenze

Patient care

Team coordination

Clinical documentation

Lab controls

EHR documentation

Formazione

High School/GED

Strumenti

EHR software

Descrizione del lavoro

Job Description

This is a Medical Assistant training program intended for individuals with little to no clinical experience and no formal Medical Assistant training. Applicants must be willing to travel to either the West Penn Nursing School or AHN Suburban in Bellevue two days per week for hands‑on training, work the other three days at a physician office, sit for the certification exam after completion, and work 40 hours per week. Compensation starts at $18.00 per hour and increases to $19.26 per hour upon certification.

Company

Allegheny Health Network

General Overview

This position supports clinic patient care 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

• Assist in the coordination of patient care using a team‑based approach under the supervision of the health care provider.
• Prepare and room patients within the clinic practice setting according to standardized workflows, accurately obtain patient vital signs and history, and assist in completing various screening tools.
• Assist providers with examinations and procedures.
• Provide follow‑up with patients via the preferred method of communication in accordance with provider instructions.
• Prepare exam rooms for patient visits and ensure adequate inventory of medical supplies.
• Accurately perform lab controls and equipment checks.
• Document accurately in the electronic health record.
• Perform 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

Preferred

• Previous patient care experience
• BLS certification

EEO Statement

Highmark Health and its affiliates prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and against all individuals based on any category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.