Medical Assistant Certified-pediatrics-west Penn Hospital-part-time

Highmark Health

Part-time (specific on-site requirements not specified)
Patient vital signs acquisition
Electronic health record (ehr) documentation
Pediatric clinical practice experience
Highmark Health is seeking a part-time Certified Medical Assistant for their pediatrics department at West Penn Hospital. The role involves assisting with patient care, coordinating examinations, and supporting office operations under the supervision of healthcare providers

Job Summary

  • The role involves coordinating patient care under the supervision of a health care provider while assisting with examination and treatment planning.
  • Employees are responsible for accurately obtaining vital signs, documenting patient history, and performing back-office testing following approved protocols.
  • Certification is required within 120 days of hire for candidates who do not already hold an accepted Medical Assistant certification.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

Highmark Health is seeking a part-time Certified Medical Assistant for their pediatrics department at West Penn Hospital. The role involves assisting with patient care, coordinating examinations, and supporting office operations under the supervision of healthcare providers.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Patient vital signs acquisition
  • Electronic health record (EHR) documentation
  • Pediatric clinical practice experience
  • Sterilization of medical instruments
  • Medication administration protocols

Nice-to-have

  • Scribe training capability
  • Floating between office locations
  • Depression screening tool administration
  • Team-based care approach
  • Annual wellness visit screenings

Key Requirements

  • High School diploma or GED
  • Completion of Medical Assistant Program OR 1 year experience
  • American Heart Association CPR certification
  • Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
  • Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate
  • FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
  • NHA, AAMA, AMT, NCCT, or AMCA certification preferred

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Not specified

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