Pediatric Medical Assistant: Patient Care & Wellness

Highmark Health; Montour Junction (PA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network seeks a Medical Assistant to support clinical operations and patient care. Under supervision, you will coordinate patient care, prepare patients for visits, and maintain accurate vital signs and histories in the electronic health record.

The role may involve scribing duties with additional training and travel between AHN locations as needed. Required is a High School diploma or GED and completion of a Medical Assistant program, with certification training and/or testing

Qualifications

• Minimum High School / GED or Completion of a Medical Assistant Program.
• Certification training and/or testing within 30 days of hire; certification within 120 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist in coordinating patient care under supervision of the health care provider.
• Prepare and room patients within the clinical practice setting according to standardized workflows.
• Accurately obtain patient vital signs, document patient information and history, tobacco and medication screening.
• Assist with depression screening tools and annual wellness visit screenings.
• Review and screen medication lists in the EHR and update social history.

Education

High School / GED

Medical Assistant Program

Job description

Allegheny Health Network seeks a Medical Assistant to support clinical operations and patient care. Under supervision, you will coordinate patient care, prepare patients for visits, and maintain accurate vital signs and histories in the electronic health record.

The role may involve scribing duties with additional training and travel between AHN locations as needed. Required is a High School diploma or GED and completion of a Medical Assistant program, with certification training and/or testing