Medical Assistant Certified Senior-colon Rectal Surgery-west Penn Hospital

Highmark Health

Pittsburgh, PA, US
Coordinate patient examination and treatment
Document patient information accurately
Administer medications and document
As a member of the health care team, assists in coordinating the examination, treatment and health care planning for patients, under the direction of the provider

Job Summary

  • As a member of the health care team, assists in coordinating the examination, treatment and health care planning for patients, under the direction of the provider.
  • Accurately documents all pertinent details in the EHR according to established standards and work flows including all pertinent patient interactions at the time of the encounter in the correct EHR note type.
  • Administers and accurately documents medications in accordance with policy and safety practice.

Matching Summary

As a member of the health care team, assists in coordinating the examination, treatment and health care planning for patients, under the direction of the provider.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Coordinate patient examination and treatment
  • Document patient information accurately
  • Administer medications and document
  • Perform in-house testing
  • Maintain medical supply inventory

Nice-to-have

  • Serve as peer mentor
  • Act as EHR superuser
  • Provide clinical leadership oversight

Key Requirements

  • Minimum One year certificate or 3 months experience
  • 1-3 years as a Medical Assistant
  • Obtain certification within 120 days of hire
  • CPR – American Heart Association
  • Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance
  • Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance
  • Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting

Work Rights

Not specified

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