Medical Assistant - PMA Neurology - Monroeville - FT

Allegheny Health Network

The role involves assisting in coordinating patient care, preparing and rooming patients, performing back office testing, and assisting providers with examinations. It also includes follow-up with patients, preparing exam rooms, cleaning and sterilizing instruments, and accurately documenting in the electronic health record.

Qualifications

Minimum : High School / GED, completion of a Medical Assistant Program OR 1 year of Medical Assistant OR 1 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, and Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate.

Certification Requirements : Employees who have graduated from a medical assistant program within five years OR proof of one year of work experience as a medical assistant in the last three years must complete certification training and / or attempt testing within 30 days of hire and must obtain certification within 120 days of hire. Accepted Medical Assistant Certification (NHA, AAMA, AMT, NCCT, AMCA). Employees who have not met the above certification criteria may have the opportunity to sit for a company proctored certification exam when qualified.

Preferred : Associate's Degree