Medical Assistant (part-time) - Greensburg

UPMC•Greensburg, PA

12d•Onsite

About The Position

UPMC East/Greensburg is hiring a part-time Medical Assistant for its Greensburg office. The position works a daylight shift, either 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. or 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., on various days Monday through Friday. Travel to the Murrysville office is required as needed to support coverage. Candidates are placed in the appropriate job title and salary grade based on education and experience. UPMC describes the role as offering a collaborative team setting, work-life balance, benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Basic computer skills.
Knowledge of medical terminology and examination, diagnostic, and treatment-room responsibilities.
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.

Responsibilities

Check schedules and organize patient flow; accompany patients to exam or procedure rooms and assist with walking, transfers, dressing, specimen collection, and exam preparation.
Collect patient histories and other information, take vital signs, perform screenings according to provider guidelines, and 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 instruments and equipment according to department protocol; clean rooms, instruments, and equipment between visits and according to scheduled maintenance procedures, keep required records, and restock supplies.
Comply with requirements of regulatory agencies, including OSHA, CLIA, and the Pennsylvania Department of Health; maintain confidentiality and follow UPMC policies and procedures.
Perform phlebotomy, EKGs, and level-one laboratory testing; perform clinic procedures according to policy, 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, schedule appointments, verify insurance coverage and patient demographics, and prepare and manage charts. Perform other front-office responsibilities as required.
Under a physician's direction and supervision, administer injectable medications and vaccines when appropriate.