Medical Assistant Certified-pediatrics-penn Hills

Highmark Health

Penn Hills, US
On-site
Team-based approach to patient care
Accurate vital signs documentation
Patient history and screening
Highmark Health is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to join their pediatric team in Penn Hills. The role involves assisting with patient care, conducting examinations, and supporting office operations under the supervision of healthcare providers

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.
  • Prepares and rooms patients within the clinical practice setting according to standardized work flows.
  • Administers and accurately documents medications in accordance with policy and safe practice.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

Highmark Health is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to join their pediatric team in Penn Hills. The role involves assisting with patient care, conducting examinations, and supporting office operations under the supervision of healthcare providers.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Team-based approach to patient care
  • Accurate vital signs documentation
  • Patient history and screening
  • Medication list updates
  • Back office testing
  • Instrument cleaning and sterilization
  • Accurate medication administration
  • Electronic health record documentation

Nice-to-have

  • Scribe duties with additional training
  • Floating/travel between office locations

Key Requirements

  • High School / GED
  • Completion of Medical Assistant Program OR 1 year MA experience OR 1 year direct patient care experience
  • CPR – American Heart Association
  • Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance
  • Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance
  • Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Clearance
  • Obtain MA certification within 120 days of hire (if applicable)

Work Rights

Not specified

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