Medical Assistant - Complete Primary Care – Brentwood Office

UPMC•Pittsburgh, PA

12d•Onsite

About The Position

UPMC is hiring a full-time Medical Assistant to support the Complete Primary Care - Brentwood Office team/office in Pittsburgh. Job title and salary will be based on qualifications and career ladder requirements. Shift/Hours: Monday-Friday from 8:00am-4:30pm. No weekends or holidays! Travel: Potential travel (up to 25%) will be required to assist with other local CPC offices for staffing and support needs. Free on-site parking, opportunities for growth/advancement, excellent benefits, and a pleasant work environment are just a few of our perks.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent is required.
Must have basic computer skills and 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 or direct patient care experience preferer.
Phlebotomy experience is a plus.
Previous EPIC and/or Electronic Health Record (EHR) experience preferred.
Ability to work independently and efficiently in a fast-paced environment while maintaining high-quality care and attention to details preferred.
Ability to follow established standard operating procedures and organizational policies preferred.

Responsibilities

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