Medical Assistant - OB/GYN (Washington, PA)

UPMC•Washington, PA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

UPMC is hiring a Medical Assistant for its Washington OB/GYN team in Washington, Pennsylvania. The role includes both front-office and back-office duties and may require travel to UPMC offices in California, Waynesburg, and McMurray, Pennsylvania, as needed to support staffing needs. The position works Monday through Friday, primarily during daylight hours, with no evenings, weekends, or holidays required. Placement and salary are based on the candidate’s experience and education under the Medical Assistant Career Ladder.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Basic computer skills and knowledge of medical terminology, examination, diagnostic, and treatment-room responsibilities.
CPR certification based on AHA standards, including didactic and skills-demonstration components, within 30 days of hire.
Basic Life Support (BLS) or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).
Act 34 clearance.

Nice To Haves

Successful completion of a Medical Assistant program or equivalent hospital program, or at least one year of direct patient-care experience; preferred.

Responsibilities

Send and receive patient medical records in compliance with HIPAA and applicable state and federal regulations.
Obtain lab and X-ray reports, hospital notes, and referral information; complete forms and requisitions; schedule appointments; verify insurance coverage and patient demographics; prepare and manage charts; and perform other front-office duties as needed.
Prepare patient rooms and set up instruments and equipment according to department protocol.
Clean exam and procedure rooms, instruments, and equipment between patient visits; follow scheduled maintenance procedures and maintain appropriate records.
Manage supply inventory and restock exam and procedure rooms.
Check schedules and organize patient flow; escort patients to exam or procedure rooms and assist with walking, transfers, dressing, specimen collection, and exam preparation as needed.
Collect patient histories and information, take vital signs, and perform screenings according to provider guidelines.
Relay instructions to patients and families.
Answer calls and provide pertinent information, including patient education as directed.
Perform phlebotomy, EKGs, and level-one laboratory testing; perform clinic procedures according to policy; assist physicians with procedures; and document patient information in the medical record.
Comply with applicable regulatory requirements, including OSHA, CLIA, and Pennsylvania Department of Health requirements, and follow UPMC policies and procedures.
Maintain strict confidentiality of medical records and other data.
Under physician direction and supervision, administer injectable medications and vaccines when appropriate.