Medical Assistant - Uro/gyn - West Penn - Full Time
Highmark Health
Pittsburgh, PA, USA
Patient care coordination
Vital signs documentation
Medication list screening
Under the direction of the provider and as a member of the health care team, assists in coordinating the examination, treatment and health care planning for patients
Job Summary
Under the direction of the provider and as a member of the health care team, assists in coordinating the examination, treatment and health care planning for patients.
Performs back office testing following approved AHN protocols and policies, assists providers with examination and procedures, and may serve as a scribe with additional training.
Accurately performs lab controls and equipment checks as assigned, administers and accurately documents medications, and documents accurately in the electronic health record.
Matching Summary
Under the direction of the provider and as a member of the health care team, assists in coordinating the examination, treatment and health care planning for patients.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
patient care coordination
vital signs documentation
medication list screening
exam room preparation
instrument cleaning and sterilization
electronic health record documentation
Nice-to-have
team-based approach
patient preferred communication methods
adherence to ethical and legal standards
Key Requirements
High School / GED
Completion of Medical Assistant Program OR 1 year MA experience OR 1 year direct patient care
CPR – American Heart Association
Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance
Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance
Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting
Medical Assistant Certification within 120 days of hire