Medical Assistant (General Academic Pediatrics)

UPMC•Pittsburgh, PA

3h•Onsite

About The Position

UPMC Department of Pediatrics is hiring a full-time Medical Assistant to join their General Academic Pediatrics team in Oakland. This is a Monday through Friday daylight position with the hours of 8am to 4:30pm with one late shift a week from 11am to 7:30pm once off orientation. This position provides an option to work 4 10-hour shifts per week. No weekends! This position will be responsible for rooming, vitals, point of care testing, administering medications, vaccines, and phlebotomy. Applicants will be placed in the appropriate job title and salary from the Medical Assistant Career Ladder, based on their individual experience and education.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent is required.
Must have basic computer skills.
Knowledge of medical terminology, examination, diagnostic and treatment room responsibilities.
CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire.
Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
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Nice To Haves

Previous Medical Assistant experience is preferred!

Responsibilities

Send/receive patient medical records in accordance with Health Insurance. Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and other state and federal regulations.
Obtain lab/x-ray reports, hospital notes, referral information, etc. Complete forms/requisitions as needed. Schedule appointments. Verify insurance coverage and patient demographics. Prepare and managing charts to ensure information completed and filed appropriately. Other front office responsibilities, as required.
Prepare patient rooms, set up instruments and equipment according to department protocol. Clean exam/procedure rooms, instruments and equipment between patient visits to maintain infection control. Clean according to scheduled maintenance program and keeping appropriate records. Manage inventory of supplies; restocking exam/procedure rooms.
Check schedules and organizing patient flow. Accompany patients to exam/procedure room. Assist patients as needed with walking, transfers, dressing, collecting specimens, preparing for exam, etc. Collect patient information/history, taking vitals, performing screenings per provider guidelines. Relay instructions to patients/families.
Answering calls and providing pertinent information including patient education as directed.
Perform phlebotomy, EKG's, and level one labs. Perform clinic procedures according to policy and procedure. Assist physicians with procedures. Document patient information into the medical record.
Comply with requirements of appropriate regulatory agencies (i.e., OSHA, CLIA, PA Department of Health). Maintain strict confidentiality related to medical records and other data. Comply with all UPMC Health System policies and procedures.
Under the direction and supervision of a physician, administer injectable medication and vaccines when appropriate.