Medical Assistant- North Hills

UPMC•Allison Park, PA

7h•Onsite

About The Position

UPMC is looking for a Medical Assistant to join UPMC Primary Care in the Passavant Region. This position offers opportunities for growth and development, great benefits, and room for advancement. The Medical Assistant – Pre-Visit Planning (PVP) is responsible for ensuring that all necessary information, documentation, and patient preparation are completed prior to scheduled primary care visits. This role is critical in supporting providers, improving care coordination, and enhancing patient outcomes by proactively addressing clinical and administrative needs before the patient arrives. The Medical Assistant – PVP acts as a bridge between patients, providers, and administrative staff to ensure every visit is as productive and patient-centered as possible. Applicants will be placed in the appropriate job title and salary from the Medical Assistant Career Ladder, based on their individual experience and education.

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 experience is preferred!

Responsibilities

Appointment Note Triage
Pre Charting for upcoming primary care visits
Testing and Follow Up visit coordinatization
Quality Gaps/ HCC Prep
Outside Records Research and Questionnaire Completion
Send/receive patient medical records in accordance with Health Insurance. Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and other state and federal regulations.
Obtain lab/x-ray reports, hospital notes, referral information, etc. Complete forms/requisitions as needed. Schedule appointments. Verify insurance coverage and patient demographics. Prepare and managing charts to ensure information completed and filed appropriately. Other front office responsibilities, as required.
Prepare patient rooms, set up instruments and equipment according to department protocol. Clean exam/procedure rooms, instruments and equipment between patient visits to maintain infection control. Clean according to scheduled maintenance program and keeping appropriate records. Manage inventory of supplies; restocking exam/procedure rooms.
Check schedules and organizing patient flow. Accompany patients to exam/procedure room. 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. Relay instructions to patients/families.
Answering calls and providing pertinent information including patient education as directed.
Perform phlebotomy, EKG's, and level one labs. Perform clinic procedures according to policy and procedure. Assist physicians with procedures. Document patient information into the medical record.
Comply with requirements of appropriate regulatory agencies (i.e., OSHA, CLIA, PA Department of Health). Maintain strict confidentiality related to medical records and other data. Comply with all UPMC Health System policies and procedures.
Under the direction and supervision of a physician, administer injectable medication and vaccines when appropriate.