Medical Assistant (Aspinwall)

UPMC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC in Aspinwall is seeking a Medical Assistant to support back and front office duties in a day-time schedule. Hours are Monday–Friday, 9:00 am to 5:30 pm, with no evenings or weekends required, and no holidays. Previous MA experience is preferred.

Responsibilities include handling patient records, scheduling, insurance verification, chart preparation, phlebotomy, EKGs, and vaccine administration under physician supervision. Compliance with HIPAA and health regulations is required.

Qualifications

• Previous Medical Assistant experience preferred.
• Familiarity with HIPAA and patient privacy requirements.

Responsibilities

• Send/receive patient records in compliance with HIPAA and regulations.
• Schedule appointments and verify insurance and demographics; manage charts.
• Prepare rooms and equipment; maintain infection control and inventory.
• Assist with patient movement, vitals, and screenings per provider guidance.
• Answer calls and provide patient education as directed.
• Perform phlebotomy, EKGs, and basic lab work; document in the medical record.
• Comply with OSHA, CLIA, PA Dept. of Health and UPMC policies.
• Under supervision, administer vaccines when appropriate.

Skills

Patient care

Job description

Are you a Medical Assistant interested in a career that provides plenty of opportunity for growth and development? If you're passionate about patient care and looking for a career that offers great benefits and plenty of room for growth, we invite you to explore this opportunity today!

UPMC is looking for a Medical Assistant to join John, Chantz & Biedrzycki office in Aspinwall.

Hours for this position will be Monday through Friday, primarily daylight hours from 9am to 5:30pm. No evenings, weekends, or holidays required! This position will be responsible for back office and front office duties. Previous Medical Assistant experience is preferred!

Applicants will be placed in the appropriate job title and salary from the Medical Assistant Career Ladder, based on their individual experience and education.

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.