Medical Assistant (Aspinwall)

UPMC•Pittsburgh, PA

About The Position

UPMC is seeking a Medical Assistant to join the John, Chantz & Biedrzycki office in Aspinwall. The role includes both back-office and front-office duties. Applicants are placed at the appropriate title and salary on the Medical Assistant Career Ladder based on their experience and education. Previous Medical Assistant experience is preferred. The schedule is Monday through Friday, primarily during daylight hours from 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. No evenings, weekends, or holidays are required. 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 certification based on AHA standards, including didactic and skills-demonstration components, is required within 30 days of hire.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Basic computer skills.
Knowledge of medical terminology and 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

Previous Medical Assistant experience.

Responsibilities

Send and receive patient medical records in accordance with HIPAA and applicable state and federal regulations.
Obtain laboratory and X-ray reports, hospital notes, referral information, and other records; complete forms and requisitions as needed.
Schedule appointments; verify insurance coverage and patient demographics; and prepare and manage charts so information is complete and properly filed.
Perform other front-office responsibilities as required.
Prepare patient rooms and set up instruments and equipment according to department protocol.
Clean examination and procedure rooms, instruments, and equipment between patient visits to maintain infection control; follow scheduled maintenance programs and maintain appropriate records.
Manage supply inventory and restock examination and procedure rooms.
Review schedules and organize patient flow; accompany patients to examination or procedure rooms and assist with walking, transfers, dressing, specimen collection, and exam preparation as needed.
Collect patient information and history, 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 tests, and perform clinic procedures according to policy and procedure.
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; maintain confidentiality of medical records and other data; and comply with UPMC policies and procedures.
Under physician direction and supervision, administer injectable medications and vaccines when appropriate.