Medical Assistant-foot & Ankle-forbes Hospital

Highmark Health

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, US
Patient care coordination
Vital signs documentation
Medication list updates
Assists in coordinating patient care under the supervision of a healthcare provider and supports office functions to ensure patient care and operational efficiency

Job Summary

  • Assists in coordinating patient care under the supervision of a healthcare provider and supports office functions to ensure patient care and operational efficiency.
  • Responsibilities include preparing patients, obtaining vital signs, documenting patient information, administering screenings, and assisting providers with examinations and procedures.
  • Requires completion of a Medical Assistant Program or relevant experience, CPR certification, and background clearances, with a certification requirement within 120 days of hire.

Matching Summary

Assists in coordinating patient care under the supervision of a healthcare provider and supports office functions to ensure patient care and operational efficiency.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • patient care coordination
  • vital signs documentation
  • medication list updates
  • exam room preparation
  • instrument cleaning and sterilization

Nice-to-have

  • team-based approach
  • scribe duties with training
  • patient follow-up communication

Key Requirements

  • High School / GED
  • Medical Assistant Program completion 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 (NHA, AAMA, AMT, NCCT, AMCA)

Work Rights

Not specified

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