Medical Assistant - Casual

UPMC•Altoona, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Williamsburg Family Practice is hiring a Casual Medical Assistant. The schedule would be casual hours, between 8:00 AM and 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED 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

Responsibilities

Check schedules and organize patient flow.
Accompany patients to the exam/procedure room.
Assist patients as needed with walking, transfers, dressing, specimen collection, exam preparation, etc.
Collect patient information/history; take 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.
Clean according to scheduled maintenance program and keep appropriate records.
Manage inventory of supplies; restock 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.
Comply with all UPMC Health System policies and procedures.
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.
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.
Other front office responsibilities, as required.
Under the direction and supervision of a physician, administer injectable medication and vaccines when appropriate.