Medical Assistant - Primary Care - Pma Golden Mile Hwy - Full Time

Highmark Health

Golden Mile Hwy, Pennsylvania, United States
Patient vital signs collection
Electronic health record (ehr) documentation
Sterilization of medical instruments
The role involves coordinating patient care under the supervision of a healthcare provider within a team-based approach

Job Summary

  • The role involves coordinating patient care under the supervision of a healthcare provider within a team-based approach.
  • Employees are responsible for preparing exam rooms, obtaining vital signs, and accurately documenting all patient information in the electronic health record.
  • Certification is required within 120 days of hire for candidates who do not already hold an accepted Medical Assistant certification.

Matching Summary

The role involves coordinating patient care under the supervision of a healthcare provider within a team-based approach.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Patient vital signs collection
  • Electronic health record (EHR) documentation
  • Sterilization of medical instruments
  • Phlebotomy and injections
  • EKG administration
  • Medication screening and updates

Nice-to-have

  • Scribe training experience
  • Floating between office locations
  • Depression screening tool administration
  • Team-based care approach

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
  • Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting clearance
  • NHA, AAMA, AMT, NCCT, or AMCA certification preferred

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