Medical Assistant Jobs in Pittsburgh, PA

About The Position

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Commitment to excellent internal and external customer service.
• Attention to detail and ability to follow processes and procedures from beginning to end.
• Interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively and motivate staff.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills, including balancing priorities, making effective decisions, and contributing as a team player.
• Ability to use data to inform decision-making.
• Knowledge of HIPAA standards and ability to protect confidential and identifiable information from unauthorized disclosure.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
• Commitment to quality assurance and risk management in daily work.
• Computer skills and ability to learn and operate software programs.
• Professional appearance and attitude.
• Ability to work flexible schedules, maintain punctual attendance, work under pressure, prioritize, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to relate to diverse communities and work as part of an interdependent team.
• Open and non-judgmental approach toward colleagues and customers.
• High level of professionalism and strong customer service skills.
• Inventory management experience.
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office and knowledgeable about electronic medical records.
• Preferred minimum of two years of experience working in a healthcare practice or hospital.

Nice To Haves

• Some college.
• CPR license.
• At least two years of experience working in a healthcare practice or hospital.

Responsibilities

• Register and check out patients for appointments.
• Collect co-payments and account balances.
• Obtain updated patient demographics at each visit.
• Record patient information in OmniMD.
• Assist patients with MRI prior approvals and medication prior authorizations.
• Help patients complete necessary forms at check-in or check-out.
• Answer phone calls, greet patients, and maintain patient records in the front office.
• Assist the nurse and office manager with maintaining medical inventory and ordering materials as needed.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with HIPAA and practice compliance guidelines.
• Provide good customer service in all situations.
• Travel between offices occasionally to provide cross-coverage at patient locations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Prescription benefits
• Paid time off
• 401(k)
• Other miscellaneous benefits