Company :Allegheny Health NetworkJob Description : 

GENERAL OVERVIEW:

Assists physicians and extenders in providing proper medical care for patients.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Rooms and interviews patients to obtain medical information and to measure their vital signs, weight, and height. Records information in the medical record. (40%)Provides clinical support to physicians and extenders during patient examinations and procedures.  (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%)May perform general clerical duties. (5%)Depending on location, travel to satellite locations may be required.Performs other duties as assigned or required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum

Medical Assistant diploma or Associate's degree required or equivalent clinical experienceCPR – American Heart AssociationAct 34 Criminal Background Clearance CertificateAct 33 Child Abuse Clearance CertificateAct 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate

Preferred

Driver's license may be required for travel between physician offices depending upon practice requirements

Disclaimer: The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.

Compliance Requirement: This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies.

As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times.  In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company’s Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy. 

Furthermore, it is every employee’s responsibility to comply with the company’s Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements. 

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