Medical Assistant – Daytime Front & Back Office

UPMC; Bethel Park (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC Department of Urology in Bethel Park is seeking a Flex-Full-time Medical Assistant. This role offers daytime hours, excellent benefits, and opportunities for growth, with no evenings, weekends, or holidays. The position covers back office and front office duties; prior Medical Assistant experience is preferred.

Training follows the Medical Assistant Career Ladder and pay is determined by experience. You will prepare patient rooms, collect vitals, perform phlebotomy and EKGs, and assist

Qualifications

• Previous Medical Assistant experience preferred.
• Flex-Full-time Medical Assistant role in UPMC Urology.
• Daytime hours with no evenings or weekends.

Responsibilities

• Send/receive patient records per HIPAA and regulations.
• Obtain lab/x-ray reports and schedule appointments; verify insurance.
• Prepare and manage charts; setup exam rooms; maintain infection control.
• Assist with patient flow, vitals, and specimen collection.
• Answer calls and provide patient education.
• Perform phlebotomy, EKGs, and basic labs; document in chart.
• Comply with OSHA, CLIA, PA Department of Health; maintain confidentiality.
• Under physician supervision, administer injectable meds and vaccines.

Skills

Phlebotomy

EKG

Patient intake

Front office

Back office

HIPAA compliance

Infection control

Inventory management

Tools

Exam room equipment

Medical instruments

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 Department of Urology is looking for a Flex-Full-time Medical Assistant to join their team in Bethel Park.

Hours for this position will be Monday through Friday, primarily daylight hours. 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.