Medical Assistant (Urology, Aspinwall)

UPMC•Pittsburgh, PA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

UPMC is seeking a Medical Assistant to join its Urology team at the St. Margaret Hospital campus in Aspinwall. The role includes both back-office and front-office responsibilities. Hours are Monday through Friday, primarily during daylight hours, either 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. or 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; evenings, weekends, and holidays are not required. Applicants will be placed in the appropriate Medical Assistant Career Ladder job title and salary based on their individual experience and education. Previous Medical Assistant experience is preferred. The Medical Assistant supports patient care and clinic operations by managing records and appointments, preparing rooms and equipment, assisting patients and providers, performing specified clinical tasks, and documenting information in medical records. The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, basic computer skills, and knowledge of medical terminology and examination, diagnostic, and treatment room responsibilities. CPR meeting AHA standards, including didactic and skills demonstration components, is required within 30 days of hire. Basic Life Support (BLS) or CPR and Act 34 are listed under licensure, certifications, and clearances.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Basic computer skills.
Knowledge of medical terminology and examination, diagnostic, and treatment room responsibilities.
CPR meeting AHA standards, including a didactic and skills demonstration component, required within 30 days of hire.
Basic Life Support (BLS) or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).
Act 34 clearance.

Nice To Haves

Previous Medical Assistant experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Send and receive patient medical records in accordance with HIPAA and applicable state and federal regulations.
Obtain lab and x-ray reports, hospital notes, referral information, and other records; complete forms and requisitions as needed.
Schedule appointments and verify insurance coverage and patient demographics.
Prepare and manage charts, ensuring information is complete and appropriately filed; perform other front-office responsibilities as required.
Prepare patient rooms and set up instruments and equipment according to department protocol.
Clean exam and procedure rooms, instruments, and equipment between visits and according to scheduled maintenance programs; maintain appropriate records.
Manage supply inventory and restock exam and procedure rooms.
Review schedules and organize patient flow; accompany patients to exam and procedure rooms.
Assist patients with walking, transfers, dressing, specimen collection, and preparation for exams 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; perform clinic procedures according to policy and procedure.
Assist physicians with procedures and document patient information in the medical record.
Comply with requirements of regulatory agencies, including OSHA, CLIA, and the Pennsylvania Department of Health; maintain confidentiality of medical records and other data; comply with UPMC policies and procedures.
Under a physician’s direction and supervision, administer injectable medications and vaccines when appropriate.