Medical Assistant- Passavant

UPMC•Pittsburgh, PA

About The Position

UPMC is seeking a Medical Assistant to join Gordon Gold and Associates in McCandless. The role includes both back-office and front-office duties and offers opportunities for growth and development. Applicants will be placed at the appropriate title and salary on the Medical Assistant Career Ladder based on their individual experience and education. Previous Medical Assistant experience is preferred. The schedule is Monday through Friday, primarily during daylight hours. No evenings, weekends, or holidays are required.

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, is 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.

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 and verify insurance coverage and patient demographics.
Prepare and manage charts to ensure 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 patient visits and according to the scheduled maintenance program; maintain appropriate records.
Manage supply inventory and restock exam and procedure rooms.
Check schedules, organize patient flow, and accompany patients to exam or procedure rooms.
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.
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, and carry out 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 strict confidentiality and follow UPMC policies and procedures.
Under the direction and supervision of a physician, administer injectable medication and vaccines when appropriate.