Medical Assistant-STI/MOUD

How To Apply

Applications are submitted online until the position is filled and/or the posting is closed. After reviewing this job announcement, please click on the link at the bottom of the page to apply online. A resume is required with the application. Further instructions on submission of documents are available in the online application. A resume may not be substituted for an application.

Position Summary

This is public health work assisting physicians and other health care providers in providing health services for patients.

An employee in this class provides services directly to patients in a medical office, public health or community setting. Work involves the preparation and maintenance of treatment areas, the operation of clinical equipment and the performance of routine diagnostic tests. The employee receives assignments from a Public Health Nurse or other professionals and is supervised by a Public Health Nurse Supervisor or other professional supervisor, who reviews work for completion, and conformance with medical, nursing, and public health program standards.

Overview

Fringe Benefits

• Paid holidays, personal days, vacation and sick leave benefits, medical coverage and dental benefits, a retirement plan, life insurance and a deferred compensation plan after eligibility requirements have been met.
  
  
  

Perks Working for ACHD

• Professional growth through training opportunities (CPR, First AID, Public Health Preparedness, Dignity and Respect, Points of Dispensing, and more); ability to advance in county system; job security; meaningfulness in daily work derived from public service; eligible for federal loan forgiveness; organizational commitment to ACHD’s mission to protect, promote, and preserve the health and well-being of all Allegheny County residents, particularly the most vulnerable.
  
  
  

Duties

• Assist with examinations and treatments while practicing universal precautions, sterile and aseptic technique as appropriate.
• Prepares and maintains examination and treatment areas.
• Operates and maintains office and clinical equipment.
• Assesses and anticipates patient needs and records patient data accurately, including the medication record.
• Maintains confidentiality regarding PHI.
• Collects and processes laboratory specimens, including venipunctures and urine collection.
• Performs routine diagnostic tests.
• Collects valid and reliable health data.
• Understands factors affecting the health of an individual and community from information collected during the medical assessment.
• Identifies the needs of the patients and exchanges information with nurses and providers about the patient.
• Maintains inventory of office and clinical supplies and medications.
• Recognizes emergency situations and responds appropriately.
• Follows safety and security procedures.
• Operates emergency equipment and completes incident reports accurately.
• Prepares and maintains medical records.
• Schedules and monitors appointments.
• Follows up on no shows.
• Types and enters data accurately, including procedural and diagnostic coding.
• Uses medical terminology correctly.
• Educates patients concerning treatments, medications, immunizations, and office policies.
• Assists patients in accessing community resources.
• Participates in professional development opportunities and contributes to continuous improvement of individual, program, and organizational performance.
• Responds to Public Health emergencies as assigned by the Health Department.
• Performs other duties as required or requested.
  
  
  

Knowledge Of

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Routine office management practices including patient scheduling, record keeping, billing and receiving fees, inventory and ordering supplies.
• Medical instruments and sterilization procedures.
• Basic medical procedures for preparing patient for examination by physician.
• Equipment to administer routine diagnostic tests.
• Laboratory procedures.
• Medical terminology and human anatomy and physiology.
• Procedures for administering injections or treatments.
• The principles and methods applied to interviewing patients, collecting, and interpreting information.
  
  
  

Skill In

• Interpersonal Communication
• Assistant Work
• Data Entry
• Documentation
• Time Management
• Office Equipment
• Typing
• Public Health
• Microsoft Office
  
  
  

Ability To

• Take initiative in the coordination of medical assistant procedures and duties.
• Exercise judgment in caring for and working with people.
• Follow instructions.
• Record personal data in department files and to maintain confidentiality of the information obtained.
• Express ideas clearly and concisely, orally and in writing.
• Operate computer console and learn software packages.
• Respond to public health emergencies.
  
  
  

Residency: Allegheny County within 1 year.

Veterans' Preference: Will be awarded to eligible candidates.

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