Medical Assistant - Community Family Practice

UPMC • Pittsburgh, PA

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About The Position

UPMC is hiring a full-time Medical Assistant to support the Community Family Practice team/office in Pittsburgh. Job title and salary will be based on qualifications and career ladder requirements. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with no weekends or holidays. Opportunities for growth and advancement, excellent benefits, and a pleasant work environment are noted as perks.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

• Check schedules and organize patient flow.
• Assist patients with walking, transfers, dressing, specimen collection, and preparation for examinations, as needed.
• Collect patient information and history, take vital signs, and perform screenings according to provider guidelines.
• Send and receive patient medical records in accordance with HIPAA and other state and federal regulations.
• Prepare and clean patient, examination, and procedure rooms, instruments, and equipment between visits to maintain infection control.
• Manage supply inventory and restock examination and procedure rooms.
• Comply with requirements of regulatory agencies, including OSHA, CLIA, and the Pennsylvania Department of Health.
• Comply with UPMC Health System policies and procedures.
• Perform phlebotomy, EKGs, and level one laboratory tests.
• Perform clinic procedures according to policy and procedure.
• Answer calls and provide pertinent information, including patient education, as directed.
• Obtain laboratory and X-ray reports, hospital notes, referral information, and related records.
• Complete forms and requisitions as needed.
• Schedule appointments.
• Prepare and manage charts to ensure information is completed and filed appropriately.
• Perform other front-office responsibilities as required.
• Under the direction and supervision of a physician, administer injectable medication and vaccines when appropriate.

Benefits

• Excellent benefits
• Opportunities for growth and advancement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED