Medical Assistant - BMA Duncansville

UPMC; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC's BMA Duncansville is seeking a Medical Assistant to join their team. This full-time position will work Monday through Friday, with shifts scheduled from 7:30am to 4:00pm, 8:00am to 4:30pm, or 8:30am to 5:00pm. No holidays, evenings or weekends are required.

Occasional travel to other office locations may be required based on staffing needs. One year of prior medical office experience is preferred but not required. Title and starting pay rate may vary based on years of experience.

Qualifications

• Experience in a medical office setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Check schedules and organize patient flow; accompany patients to exam/procedure room and assist as needed.
• Collect patient information/history; taking vitals and performing screenings per provider guidelines.
• Send/receive patient records in accordance with HIPAA and other regulations.
• Prepare patient rooms, set up instruments and equipment; maintain infection control and inventory.
• Comply with OSHA, CLIA, PA Department of Health; maintain confidentiality and follow policies.
• Perform phlebotomy, EKGs, and level one labs; assist physicians and document information.
• Answer calls and provide patient education as directed.
• Obtain lab/x-ray reports, hospital notes, referrals; schedule appointments and verify insurance.
• Prepare and manage charts; front office responsibilities as required.
• Under supervision, administer injectable medication and vaccines when appropriate.

Skills

Medical office experience

Job description

UPMC's BMA Duncansville is seeking a Medical Assistant to join their team! This full-time position will work Monday through Friday, with shifts scheduled from 7:30am to 4:00pm, 8:00am to 4:30pm, or 8:30am to 5:00pm. No holidays, evenings or weekends are required. Occasional travel to other office locations may be required based on staffing needs. One year of prior medical office experience is preferred but not required.

Title and starting pay rate of this position may vary based on years of experience.

What Can UPMC Do for You?

• A career path that provides you with the right experience to be successful in the position you want to obtain now and, in the future
• Health and welfare benefits like medical, vision, dental, and life and disability, and an exceptional retirement program
• Work life balance to help manage other important aspects of your life such as: PTO, wellness programs, paid parental leave
• Competitive pay for the work that you do

Responsibilities:

• 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.
• Send/receive patient medical records in accordance with Health Insurance. Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and other state and federal regulations.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Answering calls and providing pertinent information including patient education as directed.
• 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.

• Under the direction and supervision of a physician, administer injectable medication and vaccines when appropriate.