Medical Assistant - UPMC Washington, Family Medicine California

UPMC•Coal Center, PA

11h

About The Position

The Medical Assistant supports a busy family medicine office, building relationships with patients of all ages and working with Resident Physicians in a supportive team environment. The position includes patient flow coordination, clinical assistance, patient communication, records handling, room and equipment preparation and cleaning, and the performance of specified clinical procedures. Schedule options are Monday through Friday: 6:45 a.m.–3:15 p.m., 7:45 a.m.–4:15 p.m., or 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.; Thursdays also include a 10:30 a.m.–7:00 p.m. shift. A high school diploma or equivalent is required, along with basic computer skills and knowledge of medical terminology and examination, diagnostic, and treatment room responsibilities. CPR is required within 30 days of hire, based on AHA standards that include a didactic and skills demonstration component. Required clearances and certifications include BLS or CPR, Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting, Act 33, Act 34, and Act 73 FBI Clearance, with renewals as applicable. Preferred qualifications include completion of a medical assistant program or on-the-job medical assistant training; phlebotomy skills are required.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Basic computer skills.
Knowledge of medical terminology and examination, diagnostic, and treatment room responsibilities.
Phlebotomy skills.
CPR based on AHA standards, including didactic and skills demonstration components, within 30 days of hire.
Basic Life Support (BLS) or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).
Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting, with renewal.
Act 33, with renewal.
Act 34, with renewal.
Act 73 FBI Clearance, with renewal.

Nice To Haves

Completion of a medical assistant program or an on-the-job medical assistant training program.

Responsibilities

Check schedules and organize patient flow efficiently.
Escort patients to exam and procedure rooms and assist with walking, transfers, dressing, specimen collection, and exam preparation.
Collect patient information and history, take vital signs, and perform screenings according to provider guidelines.
Clearly and compassionately relay instructions to patients and families.
Send and receive patient medical records in compliance with HIPAA and other regulations.
Prepare patient rooms and set up instruments and equipment according to department protocols.
Clean exam and procedure rooms and equipment between visits; perform scheduled cleaning and record-keeping to maintain infection control.
Perform phlebotomy, EKGs, level one labs, and clinic procedures according to policy.
Answer calls and provide pertinent information and patient education as directed.
Administer injectable medications and vaccines under physician supervision.