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Medical Assistant
Highmark Health. Assist providers and coordinate examination, treatment, and health care planning for patients .
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Assist providers and coordinate examination, treatment, and health care planning for patients
- Coordinate patient care under the supervision of the health care provider
- Prepare and room patients in the clinical practice setting
- Obtain and document vital signs, patient information, medical history, tobacco screening, and medication screening
- Complete annual wellness visit screenings and update medication and social history in the EHR
- Pend orders for screenings, prescriptions, refills, and other orders under approved protocols
- Perform back-office testing according to approved protocols and policies
- Assist providers with examinations and procedures
- Provide follow-up with patients and notify them of test results under provider direction
- Prepare exam rooms and maintain medical supply inventory
- Clean and sterilize instruments
- Perform lab controls and equipment checks
- Administer and document medications safely and accurately
- Maintain accurate electronic health records
- Perform clerical office functions and other assigned duties
- May float or travel between physician office locations
Requirements
What you’ll need- High School / GED or completion of a Medical Assistant Program
- Employees who graduated from a medical assistant program within five years or have proof of one year of work experience as a medical assistant in the last three years must complete certification training and/or attempt testing within 30 days of hire and obtain certification within 120 days of hire
- Accepted Medical Assistant Certification: NHA, AAMA, AMT, NCCT, or AMCA
- CPR – American Heart Association
- Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
- Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate
- Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
- Must follow established protocols, policies, procedures, standardized workflows, HIPAA requirements, data security guidelines, and the company’s Code of Business Conduct
- May require floating/travel between physician office locations
- Preferred: Associate's Degree
Benefits
Comp & perks- Hybrid work arrangement
- Full-time employment
- Opportunity to sit for a company proctored certification exam when qualified
- Certification training and/or testing support
- Potential opportunity to serve as a scribe with additional training