Medical Assistant

UPMC; Pittsburgh, Northern (Allegheny County, KY); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Pittsburgh Physicians in Oakland, PA, is seeking a full-time Medical Assistant to support the Rheumatology department. The role includes rooming patients, stocking supplies, completing authorizations, phlebotomy, EKGs, and assisting the front office during standard daytime hours Monday through Friday.

Previous Medical Assistant or medical office experience is preferred, and candidates are placed on the Medical Assistant Career Ladder based on experience.

Qualifications

• Previous Medical Assistant or medical office experience preferred.
• Candidates placed on the Medical Assistant Career Ladder according to experience.
• Commitment to HIPAA and infection control practices.

Responsibilities

• Room patients, stock supplies, and maintain infection control between visits.
• Obtain lab/x-ray reports, schedule appointments, verify insurance, and manage charts.
• Assist front office responsibilities and provide patient education as directed.
• Perform phlebotomy, EKGs, and routine clinic procedures under supervision.
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with OSHA, CLIA, PA Department of Health rules.

Skills

Phlebotomy

EKG

Patient care

Scheduling appointments

HIPAA compliance

Job description

University of Pittsburgh Physicians are hiring a full-time Medical Assistant to support the department of Rheumatology in Oakland, PA. In this position, you will work during office hours Monday-Friday during daylight hours. You will assist with rooming patients, stocking supplies, completing authorizations, phlebotomy, and other duties as assigned. This role will support the front office as needs arise.

Previous Medical Assistant or medical office experience is strongly preferred.

Candidates will be places in the Medical Assistant Career Ladder according to their experience.

Responsibilities:

• 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.