Medical Assistant- Hampton

UPMC•Allison Park, PA

1h•Onsite

About The Position

UPMC is seeking a Medical Assistant to join Northern Medical Associates in Hampton. The position handles both back-office and front-office duties. Hours are Monday through Friday, primarily during daylight hours, with no evenings, weekends, or holidays required. Applicants will be placed in the appropriate Medical Assistant Career Ladder job title and salary based on their experience and education.

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, required within 30 days of hire.
Basic Life Support (BLS) or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).
Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting clearance, with renewal.
Act 33 clearance, with renewal.
Act 34 clearance, with renewal.
Act 73 FBI Clearance, with renewal.

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, and referral information; complete forms and requisitions as needed; schedule appointments; verify insurance coverage and patient demographics; and prepare and manage charts.
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 patient visits to maintain infection control; follow the scheduled maintenance program and keep 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 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 labs; 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; and comply with UPMC policies and procedures.
Under a physician’s direction and supervision, administer injectable medication and vaccines when appropriate.