Medical Assistant Jobs in Pittsburgh, PA

About The Position

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Successful completion of a Medical Assistant Program or equivalent hospital program (LPN/RN/EMT), successful completion of a certification examination (AMT, AAMA, NAHP, NCCT, or NHA), or at least one year of experience in patient care.
• Basic computer skills and knowledge of medical terminology, examination, diagnostic, and treatment room responsibilities.
• Responsibility and demonstrated proficiency in three practice-category-specific tasks.
• CPR based on AHA standards, including didactic and skills demonstration components, within 30 days of hire.
• ACLS, BLS, or CPR.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with the Manager to identify opportunities to improve clinical and non-clinical functions, infection control procedures, and patient assessments.
• Obtain lab and X-ray reports, hospital notes, and referral information; complete forms and requisitions as needed; schedule appointments; and verify insurance coverage and patient demographics.
• Perform phlebotomy, EKGs, and level one labs; perform clinic procedures according to policy and procedure; assist physicians with procedures; and document patient information in the medical record.
• Serve as the department super user for Epic Care.
• Answer calls and provide pertinent information, including patient education, as directed.
• Prepare and manage charts to ensure information is completed and filed appropriately; 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 patient visits to maintain infection control; clean according to the scheduled maintenance program and maintain appropriate records.
• Manage inventory of supplies and restock exam and procedure rooms.
• Serve as the team lead for day-to-day workflow issues and office procedures.