Medical Assistant - Complete Primary Care Associates, Brentwood

UPMC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC is seeking a Full-Time Medical Assistant for its Brentwood location. The role involves patient care, collaboration with healthcare providers, and maintaining high standards of care. Benefits include competitive pay, health and welfare benefits, and a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Health and welfare benefits

Work life balance

Competitive pay

Exceptional retirement program

Qualifications

• Commitment to community and healthcare profession.
• Experience in patient care activities.

Responsibilities

• Check schedules and organize patient flow.
• Perform phlebotomy, EKGs, and level one labs.
• Document patient information into the medical record.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Patient Care

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 health care providers, patients, and their families, to achieve desired patient outcomes throughout the continuum of care.
• Demonstrate a commitment to the community and to your health care profession

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 organize 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; take vitals, perform 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 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. Keep records of scheduled maintenance and inventory supplies; restock exam/procedure rooms.
• Comply with requirements of regulatory agencies (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 into the medical record.
• Answer calls and provide pertinent information, including patient education as directed.
• Obtain lab/x-ray reports, hospital notes, referral information, etc. Complete forms and requisitions. Schedule appointments. Verify insurance coverage and patient demographics. Prepare and organize charts to ensure information is complete and filed correctly. Perform other front office duties as required.
• Under supervision of a physician, administer injectable medications and vaccines when appropriate.