Medical Assistant - Suburban East Medical Center

UPMC•Pittsburgh, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

UPMC is hiring a full-time Medical Assistant to support the Suburban East Medical Center team/office in Pittsburgh. Job title and salary will be based on qualifications and career ladder requirements. Shift/Hours: Monday-Friday, daylight shifts around 7:45am - 4:15pm. No weekends or holidays! Opportunities for growth, excellent benefits, a pleasant work environment, and friendly team are just a few of our perks. Apply today!

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent is required.
Must have basic computer skills and knowledge of medical terminology, examination, diagnostic and treatment room responsibilities.
Successful completion of Medical Assistant Program or equivalent hospital program (LPN/RN/EMT) OR successful completion of certification examination (AMT, AAMA, NAHP, NCCT or NHA) OR at least 1-year prior patient care experience required.
Must be responsible and demonstrate proficiency in three practice category specific tasks.
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

Experience triaging patients, including obtaining vital signs, collecting lab specimens, and administering immunizations.
Clinical or medical office experience.
Familiarity with EpicCare (Epic EMR).
Strong customer service and patient care skills.
Ability to multitask and prioritize responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within a team setting.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

Check schedules and organizing patient flow.
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.
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.