Highmark Health
Medical Assistant - Positive Health Clinic - Pittsburgh - FT
Pittsburgh PA, 15212, 1307 Federal St · Junior
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About the role
- 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
- Under the direction of the provider and as a member of the health care team, assists in coordinating the examination, treatment and health care planning for patients.
Responsibilities
- Performs back office testing following approved AHN protocols and policies.
- Accurately performs lab controls and equipment checks as assigned.
- Administers and accurately documents medications in accordance with policy and safe practice.
- Accurately performs clerical office functions and other duties as assigned.
- Assists with other office functions to support patient care and office operations.
- Accurately obtains patient vital signs, documents patient information, patient history, tobacco, and medication screening.
Requirements
- Associate's Degree
- It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.
- If applicable, pends/''cues up'' orders for required age appropriate screenings, patient prescriptions, refills, or other orders based on AHN approved protocols.
- High School / GED or Completion of a Medical Assistant Program
- Certification Requirements:
- Employees who have: graduated from a medical assistant program within five years OR proof of one year of work experience as a medical assistant in the last three years must complete certification training and/or attempt testing within 30 days of hire and must obtain certification within 120 days of hire.
- Accepted Medical Assistant Certification (NHA, AAMA, AMT, NCCT, AMCA)
- Employees who have not met the above certification criteria may have the opportunity to sit for a company proctored certification exam when qualified.
- Preferred
- Additional Employment Requirements:
- CPR - American Heart Association
- Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
- Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate
Nice to have
- Provides follow up with patients at designated intervals via patient's preferred method (telephone, electronic, written) in accordance with provider instructions.
- Notifies patients of test results under the direction of provider in a timely manner.
Compensation
- Completes annual wellness visit screenings.
Benefits
- Using the team based approach, assists in the coordination of patient care under supervision of the health care provider.
- Ensures adequate inventory of medical supplies.
- Documents accurately in the electronic health record (EHR) according to established standards and work flows.
Company info
- Allegheny Health Network
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