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Company: Allegheny County CareersLocation: Pittsburgh, PA Employment Type: Full Time Date Posted: 08/28/2023 Job Categories: Education, Government and Policy, Healthcare, Practitioner and Technician, Real Estate, Medical |
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Medical Assistant Full and Part-time <div class="input-group"> <span id="bold" class="font-weight-bold">Position Title: </span> <span id="MainContent_JobTitle">Medical Assistant Full and Part-time</span> <br> <br> <div id="MainContent_noresults"> <span id="bold1" class=" font-weight-bold">Salary: </span> <span id="MainContent_Salary">$20.0000 per hour</span> <br> <br> <span id="bold2" class=" font-weight-bold">How to Apply: </span> <span id="MainContent_HowtoApply"><p>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. <strong>A resume is required with the application.</strong> Further instructions on submission of documents are available in the online application. <strong>A resume may not be substituted for an application.</strong></p><p>*The Medical Assistant (PRN status) enjoys the flexibility of choosing the number of days, hours and shifts worked. In order to remain active, all PRN Employees will provide availability to work a minimum of three (3) shifts per month and must include evening, night, weekend and holiday availability. PRN staff are not eligible for County-provided health insurance benefits and certain other employee benefits.</p></span> <br> <br> <div id="box" style="border: solid; padding: 15px; border-color: gold; background-color: lightgray;"> <span id="bold3" class="font-weight-bold">Minimum Requirements: </span> <span id="MainContent_MinimumRequirements"><p>High School Diploma or its equivalent <strong>AND</strong> completion of an approved Medical Assistant program.</p><p>Previous relevant work experience is preferred. An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.</p><p>Must have current CPR/BLS certification at time of appointment. Act 33/34 clearances are required prior to appointment at the cost of the applicant.</p><p>It is the policy of Allegheny County that in order to receive a final offer of employment, candidates must successfully pass a background check, which includes verification of Allegheny County Real Estate Tax status, and drug/medical examinations as required for the position. The pre-employment drug screen must be completed within 48 hours of the acceptance of the conditional offer of employment.</p></span> </div> <br> <span id="bold4" class=" font-weight-bold">Position Summary: </span> <span id="MainContent_PositionSummary"><br><br><p>The Medical Assistant is responsible for monitoring vital signs and administratively and operationally assisting in the day to day nursing operations of the Allegheny County Jail Medical Unit. </p></span> <br> <br> <span id="MainContent_bold12" class="font-weight-bold">Overview: </span> <span id="MainContent_Overview"><br><br></span> <br> <span id="bold5" class="font-weight-bold">Duties: </span> <span id="MainContent_Duties"><br><br><ul><li>Monitors vital signs.</li><li>Phones verification of medications and medical information.</li><li>Prepares and maintains examination and treatment areas.</li><li>Performs various treatments when needed (i.e., tuberculin skin tests, EKG readings, etc.)</li><li>Performs blood draws.</li><li>Maintains medical records.</li><li>Performs administrative tasks (i.e., answering phones, typing reports, escorting visitors, etc.)</li><li>Obtains specimens as directed. </li></ul></span> <br> <span id="bold6" class="font-weight-bold">Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities </span> <span id="MainContent_KSA"><br><br></span> <span id="bold7" class="font-weight-bold">Knowledge of: </span> <span id="MainContent_Knowledgeof"><br><br><ul><li>Nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern correctional care.</li><li>Established policies and procedures regarding infection control.</li><li>Medical terminology</li></ul></span> <br> <span id="bold9" class="font-weight-bold">Skill in: </span> <span id="MainContent_Skills"><br><br></span> <br> <span id="bold8" class="font-weight-bold">Ability to: </span> <span id="MainContent_Abilityto"><br><br><ul><li>Interact with inmates</li><li>Make independent decisions when warranted</li><li>Understand and follow oral and written instructions</li><li>Effectively communicate with jail administrative and medical management, patients, colleagues and other stakeholders.</li><li>Work shifts in a 24/7 facility.</li><li>Adapt to changing priorities and manage multiple tasks in a stressful environment.</li></ul><p> </p><p>#INDSJ </p></span> <br> <span id="bold10" class="font-weight-bold">Residency: </span> <span id="MainContent_Residency">Not required to live in Allegheny County</span> <br> <span id="bold11" class=" font-weight-bold">Veterans' Preference: </span> <span id="MainContent_VeteransPreference">Will be awarded to eligible candidates.</span> <br> <div id="Needtocenterandbold" class=" text-md-center font-weight-bold"> AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER - M/F/V/D </div> <br> <br> <div id="Needtocenterandbold2" class=" text-md-center font-weight-bold"> <a href="https://apps.alleghenycounty.us/HRJobApplication/firstpage.aspx?id=0696" id="MainContent_Applyonline">Apply Online</a> </div> </div> <br> <br> <br> </div> Contact Information
Company Name:
Allegheny County Careers
Website: https://apps.alleghenycounty.us/hrj... Company Description:
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