Unknown Company is hiring a Medical Assistant - FPMA Primary Care - Bethel Park - Full Time

Allegheny Health Network (AHN) is hiring a Medical Assistant to join our FPMA Primary Care team in Bethel Park. In this full-time role, you will work under the direction of the provider as a member of the healthcare team to coordinate patient examinations, treatment, and health care planning. You'll also assist with other clinical and office functions to support overall patient care and practice operations.

What You'll Do

• Assist in coordinating patient care using a team-based approach.
• Prepare and room patients according to standardized clinical workflows.
• Accurately obtain patient vital signs and document patient history, tobacco use, and medication information.
• May assist in administering depression screening tools.
• Complete annual wellness visit screenings.
• Review, update, and screen the medication list within the Electronic Health Record (EHR).
• Review social history with patients and update their records.
• Pend or 'cue up' orders for required screenings, prescriptions, and refills based on approved AHN protocols.
• Perform back office testing following established AHN policies.
• Assist providers with examinations and procedures.
• May serve as a scribe with additional training.
• Provide follow-up with patients via their preferred communication method according to provider instructions.
• Notify patients of test results under the direction of the provider.
• Prepare exam rooms for patient visits.
• Ensure adequate inventory of medical supplies in all treatment areas.
• Clean and sterilize instruments per AHN policy and manufacturer guidelines.
• Accurately perform lab controls and equipment checks as assigned.
• Administer and document medications in accordance with policy and safe practice.
• Document accurately in the EHR according to established standards.
• Perform clerical office functions and other duties as assigned.
• May require floating or travel between physician office locations.

What We're Looking For

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Completion of a Medical Assistant Program OR one year of Medical Assistant experience OR one year in a direct patient care role involving clinical duties such as vital signs, injections, phlebotomy, or EKGs.
• CPR Certification from the American Heart Association.
• Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate.
• Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate.
• Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate.
• For recent graduates (within five years) or those with recent MA experience (within the last three years): must complete certification training/testing within 30 days of hire and obtain certification within 120 days of hire.
• Accepted Medical Assistant Certification (NHA, AAMA, AMT, NCCT, AMCA).

Nice to Have

• Associate's Degree.

Technical Stack

• Electronic Health Record (EHR)

Team & Environment

You will be a member of the health care team, working under the direction of the provider.

Work Mode

This is an onsite position located in Bethel Park.

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