Medical Assistant - Complete Primary Care Associates, Brentwood

UPMC; Brentwood (CA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC is seeking a Full-Time Medical Assistant to support Complete Primary Care Associates in Brentwood. The role involves patient care, assisting with medical procedures, and ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations. Join a supportive team and enjoy benefits like health insurance and work-life balance.

Benefits

Health and welfare benefits

Exceptional retirement program

Work-life balance

Paid parental leave

Competitive pay

Qualifications

• Demonstrate a commitment to the community and healthcare profession.
• Provide patient care activities through independent judgment.

Responsibilities

• Check schedules and organize patient flow.
• Prepare patient rooms and manage inventory of supplies.
• Perform phlebotomy, EKGs, and assist physicians with procedures.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Medical Assistant Certification

Job description

UPMC Community Medicine Incorporated is hiring a Full-Time Medical Assistant to support Complete Primary Care Associates - Brentwood.

Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm

Location: Brentwood, with up to 40% travel required

Department Details: Free parking provided. This office has a great team environment!

See what being a Medical Assistant can do for UPMC and what UPMC can do for you – it’s more than just a job!

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

What Can You Bring to UPMC?

• Contribute to UPMC’s mission of Life Changing Medicine
• Set the standards for the level and quality of care for the care delivery team
• Provide patient care activities for a group of patients and their families through the application of independent judgment, communication, and collaboration with all team members.
• Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with physicians, other healthcare providers, patients, and their families, to achieve desired patient outcomes throughout the continuum of care.
• Demonstrate a commitment to the community and to your healthcare profession

What Can UPMC Do for You?

• A career path that provides you with the right experience to be successful 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 organize patient flow. Accompany patients to exam/procedure rooms. Assist patients as needed with walking, transfers, dressing, collecting specimens, preparing for exams, etc. Collect patient information/history; take vitals, perform screenings per provider guidelines. Relay instructions to patients/families.
• Send/receive patient medical records in accordance with HIPAA and other regulations.
• Prepare patient rooms, set up instruments and equipment according to protocol. Clean rooms, instruments, and equipment between visits to maintain infection control. Manage inventory of supplies; restock rooms.
• Comply with regulatory agency requirements (e.g., OSHA, CLIA, PA Department of Health). Maintain confidentiality of medical records and data. Follow all UPMC policies and procedures.
• Perform phlebotomy, EKGs, and level one labs. Assist physicians with procedures. Document patient information in the medical record.
• Answer calls, provide patient education as directed, obtain lab/x-ray reports, hospital notes, referral information, etc. Schedule appointments, verify insurance coverage, and manage charts.
• Administer injectable medications and vaccines under physician supervision when appropriate.