Medical Assistant - Northwest Outpatient Float

UPMC•Franklin, PA

About The Position

UPMC's Regional Health Services is seeking a full-time Medical Assistant to float between primary care and specialty offices in Oil City, Franklin, Clarion, and Shippenville. The selected candidate must be willing to travel to and work at multiple locations. The schedule is typically Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with no required holidays, evenings, or weekends. Title and starting pay rate may vary based on years of experience. The Medical Assistant supports patient flow and care, prepares rooms and equipment, performs clinical tasks and procedures, maintains records, and handles front-office responsibilities. Under the direction and supervision of a physician, the Medical Assistant may administer injectable medication and vaccines when appropriate.

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 instruction and skills demonstration, within 30 days of hire.
Basic Life Support (BLS) or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).
Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting, with renewal.
Act 33 clearance, with renewal.
Act 34 clearance, with renewal.
Act 73 FBI Clearance, with renewal.
Willingness to travel to and work at multiple locations.

Responsibilities

Check schedules and organize patient flow.
Accompany patients to exam or procedure rooms and assist as needed 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.
Send and receive patient medical records in accordance with HIPAA and applicable state and federal regulations.
Prepare patient rooms and set up instruments and equipment according to department protocol.
Clean exam and procedure rooms, instruments, and equipment between patient visits to maintain infection control; perform scheduled maintenance cleaning and keep appropriate records.
Manage supply inventory and restock exam and procedure rooms.
Comply with requirements of regulatory agencies, including OSHA, CLIA, and the Pennsylvania Department of Health, and with UPMC policies and procedures.
Maintain strict confidentiality related to medical records and other data.
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.
Answer calls and provide pertinent information, including patient education, as directed.
Obtain laboratory and x-ray reports, hospital notes, and referral information; complete forms and requisitions as needed.
Schedule appointments, verify insurance coverage and patient demographics, and prepare and manage charts to ensure information is complete and filed appropriately.
Perform other front-office responsibilities as required.
Under a physician's direction and supervision, administer injectable medication and vaccines when appropriate.