Medical Assistant - Craig Medical Associates

University of Pittsburgh Medical Center

280d • $17 - $26

About The Position

UPMC Community Medicine Associates is hiring a Full-Time Medical Assistant to help support Craig Medical Associates! This position is located at 100 Bradford Road, St 310, Wexford PA, 15090. The working hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm or 8:30 am to 5:00 pm. This is a beautiful location with free parking and a fantastic team! Applicants will be placed in the appropriate job title and salary from the Medical Assistant Career Ladder, based on their individual experience and education.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Must have basic computer skills and knowledge of medical terminology, examination, diagnostic and treatment room responsibilities.
• 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) certification.
• Act 34 clearance.

Responsibilities

• Check schedules and organize 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.
• Send/receive patient medical records in accordance with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and other state and federal regulations.
• 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.
• Manage inventory of supplies; restocking exam/procedure rooms.
• 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.
• Perform phlebotomy, EKG's, and level one labs.
• Assist physicians with procedures.
• Document patient information into the medical record.
• Answer calls and provide pertinent information including patient education as directed.
• 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 manage charts to ensure information is completed and filed appropriately.
• Under the direction and supervision of a physician, administer injectable medication and vaccines when appropriate.

Benefits

• Health and welfare benefits like medical, vision, dental, and life and disability.
• Exceptional retirement program.
• Work life balance to help manage other important aspects of your life such as PTO, wellness programs, paid parental leave.
• Competitive pay for the work that you do.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED