Medical Assistant - Women's Health - McCandless - Full Time

High Market Health; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Medical Assistant to join their team. Responsibilities include coordinating patient care, assisting with examinations and procedures, and ensuring smooth office operations. Candidates must have a High School diploma or GED and completion of a Medical Assistant Program or relevant experience. This role offers a $1,000 sign-on bonus for external hires.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Completion of a Medical Assistant Program or 1 year of experience.
• CPR Certification needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist in coordinating patient care under provider supervision.
• Prepare and room patients, obtain vital signs, document patient information.
• Administer and document medications accurately and assist with examinations.

Skills

Patient Care Coordination

Documentation

Vital Signs Measurement

Medication Administration

Education

High School diploma or GED

Completion of a Medical Assistant Program

CPR Certification

Associate's Degree

Job description

Company :

Allegheny Health Network

Job Description :

$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

GENERAL OVERVIEW:

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

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist in coordinating patient care under supervision of the healthcare provider using a team-based approach.
• Prepare and room patients, obtain vital signs, document patient information, history, tobacco and medication screening, and assist with depression screening tools. Complete annual wellness visits, update medication and social history in the EHR, and assist with age-appropriate screenings and prescriptions as per protocols.
• Perform back-office testing following AHN protocols.
• Assist providers with examinations and procedures.
• May serve as a scribe with additional training.
• Follow up with patients via their preferred method, notify them of test results under provider direction.
• Prepare exam rooms, manage medical supplies, and ensure cleanliness and sterilization of instruments.
• Perform lab controls and equipment checks.
• Administer and document medications accurately.
• Document all activities accurately in the EHR.
• Perform clerical duties and other assigned tasks. May float between locations as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum:

• High School diploma or GED.
• Completion of a Medical Assistant Program OR 1 year of Medical Assistant experience OR 1 year in a direct patient care role involving vital signs, injections, phlebotomy, EKGs.
• CPR certification (American Heart Association).
• Act 34, Act 33, and Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting and Criminal Background Clearances.

Certification Requirements:

• Graduates of medical assistant programs within five years or those with one year of recent MA work experience must complete certification training or testing within 30 days of hire 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 certification exam.

Preferred:

• Associate's Degree.

Disclaimer:

This job description outlines the general duties and responsibilities but may not include all tasks required.

Compliance:

This role adheres to legal, ethical, and behavioral standards, including HIPAA and company policies on data security and confidentiality. All employees must comply with applicable laws, regulations, and policies.

Equal Opportunity:

Highmark Health and affiliates prohibit discrimination based on protected categories. Accessibility and accommodation requests can be directed to HR Services Online at [e-mail].