Medical Assistant

UPMC•Pittsburgh, PA

About The Position

UPMC is seeking a Medical Assistant to join the Heart and Vascular Institute in Shadyside. The role includes 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 at the appropriate title and salary on the Medical Assistant Career Ladder based on their experience and education. Previous Medical Assistant experience is preferred.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Basic computer skills and knowledge of medical terminology, 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; schedule appointments; verify insurance coverage and patient demographics; prepare and manage charts; and 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 and organize patient flow; accompany patients to exam or procedure rooms; and 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 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; and comply with UPMC policies and procedures.
Under the direction and supervision of a physician, administer injectable medication and vaccines when appropriate.