Medical Assistant-trauma Surgery-allegheny General Hospital
Allegheny Health Network
Pittsburgh, PA, US
Patient care coordination
Vital signs documentation
Medication list screening
Assists in coordinating patient care under the supervision of a healthcare provider, preparing patients and documenting vital signs, patient history, and medication screening
Job Summary
Assists in coordinating patient care under the supervision of a healthcare provider, preparing patients and documenting vital signs, patient history, and medication screening.
Performs back office testing, assists providers with examinations and procedures, and may serve as a scribe.
Ensures exam rooms are prepared, supplies are inventoried, instruments are sterilized, and accurately documents in the EHR according to established standards.
Matching Summary
Assists in coordinating patient care under the supervision of a healthcare provider, preparing patients and documenting vital signs, patient history, and medication screening.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
patient care coordination
vital signs documentation
medication list screening
electronic health record documentation
instrument sterilization
Nice-to-have
team-based approach
patient-preferred communication
adherence to protocols
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