Medical Assistant - FPMA Primary Care - Jefferson

Medical Assistant - FPMA Primary Care - Jefferson - Full Time

Join Allegheny Health Network as a Medical Assistant in the FPMA Primary Care program at Jefferson.

• $1,000 Sign-On Bonus (External Hires only; must stay 1 year)
• Medical (Highmark Insurance)
• Dental (United Concordia)
• Vision
• Paid Time Off (18 days with 6 paid holidays)
• 401K plan

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. Follows all established protocols, policies, procedures, and standardized workflows.

• Assist in coordination of patient care under supervision of the provider.
• Prepare and room patients, obtain vital signs, document history, tobacco use, medications, and depression screening. Perform annual wellness visit screenings and update lists in the EHR.
• Perform back‑office testing following approved protocols.
• Assist providers with examination and procedures.
• May serve as a scribe with additional training.
• Follow up with patients at designated intervals via phone, electronic, or written communication. Notify patients of test results in a timely manner.
• Prepare exam rooms, ensure adequate inventory of medical supplies, and maintain inventory standards.
• Clean and sterilize instruments per policy and manufacturer’s guidelines.
• Accurately perform lab controls and equipment checks.
• Administer and document medications in accordance with policy and safe practice.
• Document accurately in the electronic health record.
• Perform clerical office functions and other duties as assigned.
• May require floating or traveling between physician office locations.

• High School / GED.
• Completion of a Medical Assistant program OR 1 year of medical assistant experience OR 1 year in a direct patient care role, including vital signs. Must have experience with injections, phlebotomy, and EKGs.
• CPR – American Heart Association.
• Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate.
• Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate.
• Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate.

• Graduate of a medical assistant program within five years OR one year of work experience as a medical assistant in the last three years must complete certification training or testing within 30 days of hire and obtain certification within 120 days.
• Accepted certifications: NHA, AAMA, AMT, NCCT, AMCA.

• Associate’s Degree.

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