Medical Assistant - Pain Management, Coudersport

UPMC • Coudersport, PA

7h

About The Position

UPMC Cole Memorial Medical Group is hiring a full-time Medical Assistant for its Pain Management Clinic in Coudersport, Pennsylvania. The position works Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with no weekends or major holidays. The Medical Assistant supports physicians with patient care and related clerical, environmental, and organizational tasks, with a focus on patient satisfaction.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Basic computer skills.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and examination, diagnostic, and treatment room responsibilities.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR); CPR must meet AHA standards with didactic and skills-demonstration components within 30 days of hire.
• Act 33 clearance with renewal.
• Act 34 clearance with renewal.
• Act 73 FBI clearance with renewal.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with authorizations.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient flow; room patients; collect medical histories; obtain vital signs; perform screenings; and provide patient instructions and education as directed.
• Assist patients with mobility, transfers, dressing, specimen collection, and preparation for examinations and procedures.
• Prepare and maintain examination rooms, instruments, and equipment, including cleaning, disinfection, maintenance, inventory, and restocking according to department protocols.
• Perform phlebotomy, EKGs, Level I laboratory testing, and other clinical procedures; assist physicians with examinations, treatments, and procedures.
• Administer injectable medications and vaccines under physician direction and document patient information, procedures, and clinical activities in the medical record.
• Coordinate appointments, referrals, laboratory and imaging results, forms, requisitions, and other clinical documentation.
• Support front office operations by answering phones, responding to patient inquiries, verifying demographic and insurance information, managing patient charts, and processing medical records in compliance with HIPAA and applicable regulations.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with UPMC policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements, including OSHA, CLIA, and Pennsylvania Department of Health standards.

What This Job Offers

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