Medical Assistant - Health Services
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Medical Assistant - Health ServicesSalary: $21.00 - $23.00 per hour Benefits: Generousbenefits include paid time off including holidays and vacation, retirementmatch, and tuition remission for employee and dependents. Details at www.duq.edu/benefits Location: Health Services Position Status: Full-time Hours: Varied Position Number: 000580/30-0437 FLSA Status: Non-exemptPOSITION SUMMARY:The purpose of this position is to assist with back medicaloffice duties in support of patient care and related tasks and procedures asdirected by clinicians and nurses, execution of point-of-care laboratorytesting and all related Quality Control requirements and instrumentsterilization; and to assist with front medical office duties such astelephone operations, front-reception window patient assisting, and check-out;as well as immunization verification procedures. This position would alsoassist the PCHR Nurse in performing TB testing as needed.DUTIES ANDRESPONSIBILITIES:Electronic Medical Records proficiencyRooming patients for physician andmid-level providers and all contingent/related functionsUpdating patient medical files withpertinent information when rooming patientsProficiency with obtaining and monitoringbasic and advanced vital signs (orthostatic/Blood Pressures), balance scaleobtained weight and height, and pulse oximetryVenipuncture for send-out lab tests,including printing requisitions and labelsElectrocardiogram proficiencyCollection of other lab specimens(urine/pharyngeal swabs/capillary blood, etc.) and all appropriate and relatedon-site laboratory testingProficiency with performing in-house,point-of-care lab tests (urine dip/HcG/Rapid COVID/Strep/Influenza/MONO/BloodGlucose) and maintenance of Quality Control weekly and monthly testingProcessing of specimens collected byphysician and mid-level practitioners (e.g. different reference labspecifications [proper completion of accompanying requisition and correctpackaging and storage]).Assist with in-office surgical (simple)procedures, tray set-up and equipment procurement appropriate to procedure aswell as local anesthesia preparationSterile instrument autoclave-sterilizationWound care/suture removalAssistwith front office and related EMR function with regard to patient and/orreception area attendanceTelephoneinitial triage and subsequent referral to RN triage as necessarySchedulingof patients in HER system and assisting with external referrals for specialistappointmentsCheck-ins,walk-ins, general questions, telephone calls, insurance card verification,prior-authorization, check-out and fee collection, taking phone calls,screening calls and patient schedule maintenance in absence of front officestaff for back-up/lunch and vacation relief etc.Inventorymaintenance/Stock replenishment in exam rooms and bathroomsMedicalSupply orderingTB testing on campus with PCHRRNCompletes otherduties as assigned.REQUIREMENTS:Minimum qualifications:High School/Trade School DiplomaCertificationfrom an accredited M. A. ProgramCurrent CPRcertificationExperience withelectronic medical records1-3 years ofwork- related experiencePreferredqualifications:Associate's degree from an accredited institution3+ years of work-related experienceAlternately, the successful candidate may possess any equivalent combination ofexperience and training, which provides the knowledge, skills and abilitiesrequired to perform the essential job functions. This includes, but is notlimited to, the following:Commitment to the University's values of diversity, equity and inclusion, andrecognition of the importance of treating each individual with dignity andrespect consistent with the University's Mission. Demonstrated experience with, andunderstanding of, the broad diversity of the University community (students,faculty, staff and others).Ability toestablish and maintain effective working relationships with the UniversityCommunity.Ability and willingness to contribute actively to the mission of the Universityand to respect the Spiritan Catholic identity of Duquesne University. Themission is implemented through a commitment to academic excellence, a spirit ofservice, moral and spiritual values, sensitivity to world concerns, and anecumenical campus community.APPLICATIONINSTRUCTIONS: Applicants are asked to submit a cover letter, resume, and contact informationfor three professional references. Catholic in its mission and ecumenical in spirit, Duquesne University valuesequality of opportunity as an educational institution and as an employer. Weaspire to attract and sustain a diverse faculty and staff that reflectscontemporary society, serves our academic goals and enriches our campuscommunity. We particularly encourage applications from members ofunderrepresented groups and support dual-career couples through our chartermembership in thisregion's HERC ( We invite applicants for this position to learn more about our university andits Spiritan heritage byvisiting invited to campus for an interview may be asked about ways in which theysee their talents contributing to the continued growth of our community andfurthering its mission. Duquesne University was founded in 1878 by its sponsoring religious community,the Congregation of the Holy Spirit. Duquesne University is Catholic inmission and ecumenical in spirit. Motivated by its Catholic identity,Duquesne values equality of opportunity both as an educational institution andas an employer.