Senior Medical Assistant - Rheumatology - Wexford - Full Time
Highmark Health
Wexford, Pennsylvania, US
Patient vital signs documentation
Electronic health record superuser
Medication list screening
Assists in coordinating the examination, treatment, and health care planning for patients under the direction of the provider, while also supporting office operations
Job Summary
Assists in coordinating the examination, treatment, and health care planning for patients under the direction of the provider, while also supporting office operations.
Performs essential responsibilities including patient preparation, vital signs collection, accurate EHR documentation, medication screening, and assisting providers with examinations and procedures.
Serves as a peer mentor, orienting new medical assistants, and may perform additional duties such as minor wound care or serving as the office safety officer.
Matching Summary
Assists in coordinating the examination, treatment, and health care planning for patients under the direction of the provider, while also supporting office operations.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
patient vital signs documentation
electronic health record superuser
medication list screening
patient care coordination
medical supplies inventory management
instrument cleaning and sterilization
Nice-to-have
peer mentor for new medical assistants
mentorship of MA students and externs
office safety officer duties
minor wound care procedures
Key Requirements
1-3 years as a Medical Assistant
Medical Assistant certification within 120 days of hire