Medical Assistant - AHN Vascular Surgery - Allegheny General Hospital

Allegheny Health Network


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1,000 Sign-on Bonus
Sign-on bonus is for external hires only
As a member of the health care team, assists in coordinating the examination, treatment and health care planning for patients, under the direction of the provider. Also assists with other office functions to support patient care and office operations. Follows all established protocols, policies, procedures and standardized work flows.
Accurately documents patient information, patient history, and medication reconciliation. Accurately documents all pertinent details in the electronic health record (EHR) according to established standards and work flows including all pertinent patient interactions at the time of the encounter in the correct EHR note type. Follows Meaningful Use standards and assists with population health management.
Completes annual wellness visit assessments, if applicable, requests orders for required age appropriate screenings and documents physical examination in the correct EHR note type.
Assists in the coordination of patient care under supervision of the assigned health care provider. Reviews pre-visit planning documentation and patient chart in advance of appointment time to ensure that the provider is prepared to address required screenings and gaps in care.
Performs in-house testing following established protocols and policies.
In collaboration with the care team nurse, provides follow up with patient at designated intervals via patient preferred method (telephone, electronic, written) in accordance with prescribed provider instructions. Ensures adequate inventory of medical supplies. Ensures all patient treatment areas are at all times stocked with the appropriate supplies using established inventory standards.
Accurately performs lab controls and equipment checks as assigned.
Accurately performs clerical office functions and other duties as assigned or required.
May require travel between physician office locations.
One year certificate from college or technical school, or at least three months of related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience
Newly hired medical assistants must complete training and/or attempt testing within 30 days of hire; newly hired medical assistants must obtain certification within 120 days of hire.
CPR certification required Medical assistants must achieve and maintain certification in accordance with CMS Meaningful Use requirements
Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate
Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
Prefer experience with practice management software and electronic health record applications.


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