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

Highmark Health

Accurate vital signs measurement
Electronic health record documentation
Patient room preparation protocols
The role involves coordinating patient examination and treatment planning under the direction of a healthcare provider while ensuring adherence to standardized workflows

Job Summary

  • The role involves coordinating patient examination and treatment planning under the direction of a healthcare provider while ensuring adherence to standardized workflows.
  • Candidates must act as an electronic health record superuser to accurately document patient interactions, update medication lists, and follow Meaningful Use standards.
  • This senior position includes clinical leadership responsibilities such as serving as a department resource, mentoring new medical assistants, and conducting performance evaluations.

Matching Summary

The role involves coordinating patient examination and treatment planning under the direction of a healthcare provider while ensuring adherence to standardized workflows.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Accurate vital signs measurement
  • Electronic health record documentation
  • Patient room preparation protocols
  • Medication list review and updates
  • In-house laboratory testing procedures
  • Sterilization of medical instruments

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with practice management software
  • EHR superuser proficiency
  • Peer mentoring and orientation skills
  • Population health management knowledge
  • Minor wound care capabilities

Key Requirements

  • One year certificate from college or technical school
  • 1-3 years of Medical Assistant experience
  • Obtain certification within 120 days of hire
  • Current CPR certification from American Heart Association
  • Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
  • Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate
  • FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance

Work Rights

Not specified

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