Medical Assistant OB/GYN - Squirrel Hill Health Center
Pittsburgh, PA 15217
About the Job
Squirrel Hill Health Center, a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), is seeking a Medical Assistant for the OB/GYN team.
The Medical Assistant must be able to travel to all locations for scheduled and unscheduled coverage as directed.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Medical Assistant must be able to travel to all locations for scheduled and unscheduled coverage as directed.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Greets patients and escorts from waiting area to exam room.
- Performs patient preparation including, but not limited to: blood pressure readings, weights, heights, temperatures, PHQ2 screening, medication and allergy history collection, last menstrual period, etc., and records all such information accurately in the Electronic Health Record (EHR) in a timely manner.
- At the direction of the clinicians or by standing order, collects specimens and performs laboratory testing using the protocols set forth in the Laboratory Procedural Manual or by Quest Laboratories.
- At the direction of the clinicians, assists with procedures including, but not limited to: IUD & Nexplanon insertion/removal, colposcopy, biopsies, tissue collection & labeling, PAP smear, annual GYN exams etc.,
- At the direction of the clinicians, performs diagnostic and procedural testing using the protocols set forth in the Equipment Manual.
- Performs calibration of equipment, autoclave cleanings and quality controls using the protocols set forth in the Equipment Manual.
- At the direction of the clinicians, follows SHHC procedures for administering vaccines to the appropriate candidates.
- Promptly answers incoming calls from physician’s offices, hospitals, emergency rooms, nursing homes and other emergent entities and promptly gathers information ensuring direct notification of clinician and/or appropriate member of the Care Team.
- Coordinates prescription refills.
- Communicates clearly with front office medical receptionists to ensure smooth patient flow throughout center.
- Receives, documents and directs lab results to appropriate clinician.
- Ensures that all back areas and exam rooms are kept professional, stocked, clean, tidy and well organized at all times.
QUALIFICATIONS:
BENEFITS:- All CDC recommended vaccinations, including annual Covid and Flu, required.
- 1-year Medical Assistant experience (certificate preferred).
- OB/GYN experience preferred.
- Ability to perform phlebotomy and specimen collection(s).
- PA driver’s license, willingness and ability to commute independently to all satellite and office sites.
- Medical terminology, ICD-10 and CPT coding knowledge preferred.
- CPR certified.
- Second language, Spanish preferred.
- Scheduling flexibility.
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account
- 403B retirement
- PTO
- 8 Paid Holidays
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