Medical Assistant
UPMC
- Location
- Onsite (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania)
- Employment
- Full-time
- Level
- Entry Level
Posted 1 week ago
About the role
UPMC is a world-renowned nonprofit health system seeking a Medical Assistant to support physicians at UPMC Mercy in Pittsburgh. The role involves clinical tasks like phlebotomy and EKGs, alongside clerical duties to ensure efficient patient care and regulatory compliance.
Skills
Phlebotomy
EKG
Patient care
Medical terminology
Vitals collection
Infection control
HIPAA compliance
Medical records management
Appointment scheduling
Inventory management
Patient flow coordination
Injectable medication administration
Vaccine administration
Diagnostic support
Clinical documentation
Full job details
UPMC University of Pittsburgh Physicians is hiring a Full-Time Medical Assistant to help support Mercy Neurology.
Hours: Monday - Friday, daylight.
Location: UPMC Mercy. You will also be trained to help the Stroke Clinic on the 3rd floor.
Purpose:
Assist physicians with various aspects of patient care (including clerical, environmental, and organizational tasks) ensuring patient satisfaction.
Responsibilities:
- Send/receive patient medical records in accordance with Health Insurance. Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and other state and federal regulations.
- Obtain lab/x-ray reports, hospital notes, referral information, etc. Complete forms/requisitions as needed. Schedule appointments. Verify insurance coverage and patient demographics. Prepare and managing charts to ensure information completed and filed appropriately. Other front office responsibilities, as required.
- Prepare patient rooms, set up instruments and equipment according to department protocol. Clean exam/procedure rooms, instruments and equipment between patient visits to maintain infection control. Clean according to scheduled maintenance program and keeping appropriate records. Manage inventory of supplies; restocking exam/procedure rooms.
- Check schedules and organizing patient flow. Accompany patients to exam/procedure room. Assist patients as needed with walking, transfers, dressing, collecting specimens, preparing for exam, etc. Collect patient information/history, taking vitals, performing screenings per provider guidelines. Relay instructions to patients/families.
- Answering calls and providing pertinent information including patient education as directed.
- Perform phlebotomy, EKG's, and level one labs. Perform clinic procedures according to policy and procedure. Assist physicians with procedures. Document patient information into the medical record.
- Comply with requirements of appropriate regulatory agencies (i.e., OSHA, CLIA, PA Department of Health). Maintain strict confidentiality related to medical records and other data. Comply with all UPMC Health System policies and procedures.
- Under the direction and supervision of a physician, administer injectable medication and vaccines when appropriate.
- High school diploma or equivalent is required.
- Must have basic computer skills and knowledge of medical terminology, examination, diagnostic and treatment room responsibilities.
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
- Act 34
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran