ENT Clinic Medical Assistant - Patient Care & Support

UPMC Mercy Health Center; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC Mercy Health Center in Pittsburgh, PA is hiring a full-time Medical Assistant to support the Mercy ENT practice. This role supports both patients and providers in clinical and administrative tasks, including preparing patients for visits, obtaining vitals and histories, assisting with examinations, and maintaining accurate documentation.

Under physician supervision, the MA will prepare rooms, handle phlebotomy and EKGs, manage patient flow, relay instructions, and ensure infection control.

Responsibilities

• Send/receive patient records in accordance with HIPAA and other regulations.
• Obtain lab/x-ray reports and scheduling; verify insurance and demographics.
• Prepare exam rooms and maintain infection control; restock supplies.
• Support patient flow; assist with transfers, vitals, and collecting information.
• Record patient information in the medical record and educate patients.
• Perform phlebotomy, EKGs, and level one labs; assist physicians with procedures.
• Comply with OSHA, CLIA, PA Dept of Health; maintain confidentiality.
• Under supervision, administer injectable medications and vaccines when appropriate.

Job description

UPMC Mercy Health Center in Pittsburgh, PA is hiring a full-time Medical Assistant to support the Mercy ENT practice. This role supports both patients and providers in clinical and administrative tasks, including preparing patients for visits, obtaining vitals and histories, assisting with examinations, and maintaining accurate documentation.

Under physician supervision, the MA will prepare rooms, handle phlebotomy and EKGs, manage patient flow, relay instructions, and ensure infection control.