Medical Assistant- Otolaryngology-jefferson Hills

Highmark Health

Jefferson Hills, Pennsylvania, United States
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Patient vital signs acquisition
Electronic health record documentation
Medical supply inventory management
Highmark Health is seeking a Medical Assistant for their Otolaryngology department in Jefferson Hills, Pennsylvania. The role involves assisting healthcare providers with patient care, including taking vital signs, documenting medical histories, and supporting various office functions

Job Summary

  • The role involves coordinating patient care under the direction of a provider within an otolaryngology practice.
  • Employees are responsible for obtaining vital signs, documenting patient history, and performing back-office testing according to protocols.
  • Certification is required within 120 days of hire for candidates who do not already hold specific medical assistant credentials.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

Highmark Health is seeking a Medical Assistant for their Otolaryngology department in Jefferson Hills, Pennsylvania. The role involves assisting healthcare providers with patient care, including taking vital signs, documenting medical histories, and supporting various office functions.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Patient vital signs acquisition
  • Electronic health record documentation
  • Medical supply inventory management
  • Instrument sterilization and cleaning
  • Patient room preparation

Nice-to-have

  • Scribe experience with additional training
  • Floating between multiple office locations
  • Depression screening tool administration

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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