Medical Assistant - OB/GYN (Erie, PA)

UPMC•Erie, PA

About The Position

UPMC is hiring a Medical Assistant for its Magee Womens Specialty office in Erie, Pennsylvania. The role supports general OB/GYN providers with patient rooming, chaperoning, specimen handling, phlebotomy, injections, and other clinical tasks. It includes both back-office and front-office responsibilities. Some local travel to other offices may be required to support staffing needs. The schedule is Monday through Friday, primarily during daylight hours, with no weekends or holidays required. Applicants are placed at the appropriate title and salary on the Medical Assistant Career Ladder according to their experience and education. Previous Medical Assistant experience is preferred.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Basic computer skills.
Knowledge of medical terminology and examination, diagnostic, and treatment room responsibilities.
CPR certification based on 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 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, referral information, and other records; complete forms and requisitions as needed.
Schedule appointments, verify insurance coverage and patient demographics, and prepare and manage charts.
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 visits to maintain infection control; follow scheduled maintenance programs and keep appropriate records.
Manage supply inventory and restock exam and procedure rooms.
Review schedules and organize patient flow; accompany patients to exam or procedure rooms.
Assist patients with walking, transfers, dressing, specimen collection, and exam preparation.
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 and comply with UPMC policies and procedures.
Under a physician's direction and supervision, administer injectable medications and vaccines when appropriate.