Medical Assistant - Outpatient - Primary Care - Banksville Rd
Allegheny Health Network
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, US
Patient vital signs documentation
Medication list updates
Back office testing
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.
Prepares and rooms patients within the clinical practice setting according to standardized work flows and accurately obtains patient vital signs, documents patient information, patient history, tobacco, and medication screening.
Administers and accurately documents medications in accordance with policy and safe practice and documents accurately in the electronic health record (EHR) according to established standards and work flows.
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 vital signs documentation
Medication list updates
Back office testing
Exam room preparation
Instrument cleaning and sterilization
Accurate EHR documentation
Nice-to-have
Team-based approach
Patient follow-up communication
Floating/travel between locations
Key Requirements
High School / GED required
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