Medical Assistant- FPMA Primary Care - McMurray - Full Time

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Company: Allegheny Health Network Job Description: GENERAL OVERVIEW: Assists physicians and extenders in providing proper medical care for patients. May assist as receptionist if working in a physician practice setting. QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum 1 year in a Direct Patient care role, including vital signs. (Candidate experience must align with expected clinical functions (i.e., injections, phlebotomy, EKG's) - Rooms and interviews patients to obtain medical information and to measure their vital signs, weight, and height. Records information in the medical record. (40%) - Helps physicians examine and treat patients, handing them instruments and materials or performing such tasks as giving injections. (25%) - Prepares treatment rooms for patient examinations, keeping the room stocked and cleaned, reordering supplies, and disposing of biohazard supplies. (10%) - Schedules procedures and obtains authorizations as necessary. (15%) - May collect blood, tissue, or other laboratory specimens, log the specimens, and prepare them for testing; give injections. (5%) - Utilizes EHR system to perform front-office duties. (5%). - High School / GED CPR – American Heart Association: Act 34 Criminal B...