Medical Assistant Certified-Surgical Oncology-Allegheny General Hospital

About the role

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. Assists with other office functions to support patient care and office operations.

Responsibilities

• Uses the team-based approach to assist in the coordination of patient care under supervision of the health care provider.
• Prepares and rooms patients within the clinical practice setting according to standardized workflows.
• Accurately obtains patient vital signs, documents patient information, patient history, tobacco, and medication screening.
• May assist in the administration of depression screening tools.
• Completes annual wellness visit screenings.
• Reviews, updates, and screens medication lists in the EHR.
• Reviews social history with patient and updates record.
• If applicable, pends/cues up orders for required age-appropriate screenings, patient prescriptions, refills, or other orders based on AHN-approved protocols.
• Performs back-office testing following approved AHN protocols and policies.
• Aids providers with examinations and procedures.
• May serve as a scribe with additional training.
• Provides follow-up with patients at designated intervals via preferred method (telephone, electronic, written) in accordance with provider instructions.
• Notifies patients of test results under the direction of provider in a timely manner.
• Cleans and sterilizes instruments per established AHN-approved policy and manufacturer's guidelines.
• Accurately performs lab controls and equipment checks as assigned.
• Administers and accurately documents medications in accordance with policy and safe practice.
• Documents accurately in the electronic health record (EHR) according to established standards and work flows.
• Accurately performs clerical office functions and other duties as assigned.
• May require floating/travel between physician office locations.

Requirements

• Minimum High School/GED completion or completion of a Medical Assistant Program.
• One year of Medical Assistant experience or one year in a direct patient care role, including vital signs.
• CPR – American Heart Association.
• Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate.
• Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate.
• Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate.
• Certification Requirements: Accepted Medical Assistant Certification (NHA, AAMA, AMT, NCCT, AMCA).

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree preferred.

Skills

• Strong communication skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and healthcare regulations.

Benefits

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Pay

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Schedule

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