Schedule: Monday: 8am-5pm
Tuesday 8am-4pm or 8am-7pm or 11am-7pm (Rotation)
Wednesday 8am-5pm
Thursday 8am-4pm or 8am-7pm or 11am-7pm (Rotation)
Friday 8 am-4pm
Sunday rotation

Address: 4070 Beechwood Boulevard Pittsburgh PA 15217

PRIMARY FUNCTION

The Clinical Staff is responsible for helping Physician Providers and Advanced Practice Providers by handling administrative and clinical duties in the office, along with performing preparatory procedures on pediatric patients or assisting with examinations.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

This list may not include all of the duties that may be assigned.

Maintain and prepare examination and treatment rooms by cleaning, sterilize instruments, dispose of contaminated supplies, keep rooms stocked with supplies; and prepare examination tables.   Interview patients and parents to obtain history regarding the reason for visit, symptoms and any other history required.   Document medications used, allergies and specialists seen in EMR   Record patient information in the electronic medical record (EMR) system.  Perform such duties as taking temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respirations; measuring height weight and head circumference as appropriate.   Administers injections, medications and assist providers during examinations as needed.   Perform lab proficiency testing, run in-house lab tests, prepare outside lab specimens, and check physician and lab orders for accuracy.   Secures patient information and maintains patient confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records. Maintain confidentiality of all patient information.    Completes lab orders to provide appropriate coding.    Maintains a safe, secure, and healthy work environment by establishing and following standards and procedures while complying with legal regulations.    Know and adhere to KPP clinical protocols and HIPAA compliance.     Responsible for receiving and proper storage of vaccines.    Committed to excellence, best practices, compassionate and superior customer service with every patient and co-worker.                                                                   

QUALIFICATIONS

High School Diploma or equivalent required Minimum 1 year of experience in medical setting required if no licensure. Medical Assistant experience with MA Diploma/Certification in a healthcare setting preferred. Active BLS certification required. Proficiency in electronic health recordkeeping systems

 

LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION

MA certificate preferred CPR certification

 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Excellent interpersonal, communication and customer service skills. Ability to work courteously and respectfully with patients, co-workers and vendors. Proven dependability by consistently being at work and on time and during scheduled hours, following instructions, responding to management direction and soliciting feedback to improve performance. Strong organization, prioritization and multi-tasking skills required. Must have an exceptional attention to detail. Actively promotes and personally observes safety and security procedures and uses equipment and materials properly. Skilled in preparing and maintaining medical records. Ability to project a pleasant and professional image, through communications and neat/clean appearance. Ability to deal with unique needs and personalities of children and their parents/caregivers. Ability to learn and retain information regarding patient care procedures. Knowledge of medical terminology and abbreviations. Knowledge of computer systems, programs and applications. Knowledge of health care field.