Medical Assistant-Comprehensive Lung Center

UPMC International; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC is seeking a compassionate Medical Assistant to support our clinical team and enhance the patient experience. You will assist with patient intake, vital signs, exam room setup, documentation, and a range of clinical and administrative tasks in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

Under physician supervision, you will perform phlebotomy, EKGs, and vaccines, while maintaining strict confidentiality and following OSHA/CLIA guidelines.

Qualifications

• Compassionate and dependable Medical Assistant.
• Experience with patient intake, vital signs, and exam room preparation.
• Ability to assist with phlebotomy, EKGs, vaccines, and clinical procedures.
• Knowledge of HIPAA and patient confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• HIPAA-compliant handling of patient records and information.
• Obtain lab/x-ray reports, referrals, schedule appointments, verify insurance, and manage charts.
• Prepare and clean exam rooms; ensure infection control and restock supplies.
• Assist with patient flow, vitals, history, and education per provider guidelines.
• Answer calls and provide patient information as directed.
• Perform phlebotomy, EKGs, and basic labs; document results in medical records.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, CLIA, PA Department of Health and confidentiality.
• Under supervision, administer injectable medications and vaccines when appropriate.

Skills

Compassionate

Dependable

Organized

Vital signs

Phlebotomy

EKG

Patient communication

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Join our team as a Medical Assistant! We're looking for a compassionate and dependable Medical Assistant to support our clinical team and provide an exceptional patient experience. In this role, you'll assist with patient intake, vital signs, exam room preparation, documentation, and other clinical and administrative duties. If you're organized, patient-focused, and enjoy working in a fast-paced healthcare environment, we'd love to hear from you!

Purpose:

Assist physicians with various aspects of patient care (including clerical, environmental, and organizational tasks) ensuring patient satisfaction.

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.