Medical Assistant: Front & Back Office Growth Path

UPMC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC is seeking a Medical Assistant to join Dr. Gordon Gold and Associates in McCandless. The role covers back office and front office duties with daylight hours, no evenings or weekends.

Previous Medical Assistant experience is preferred, and applicants will be placed in the appropriate job title and salary from the MA Career Ladder. Candidates must have a high school diploma, basic computer skills, familiarity with medical terminology, and be able to maintain HIPAA compliance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must have basic computer skills and knowledge of medical terminology.
• Previous Medical Assistant experience is preferred.
• Responsible for back office and front office duties.

Responsibilities

• Send/receive patient medical records in HIPAA and other regulations.
• Obtain lab/x-ray reports, hospital notes, referral information; schedule appointments; verify insurance; prepare charts.
• Prepare patient rooms and maintain infection control; manage inventory of supplies.
• Check schedules and organize patient flow; assist patients with walking, transfers, and prepping for exams.
• Answer calls and provide patient education; perform phlebotomy and EKGs; document information in medical records.
• Comply with OSHA, CLIA, PA Department of Health; maintain confidentiality; follow UPMC policies.

Skills

Phlebotomy

EKG

Front office

Infection control

Medical terminology

Patient education

Education

High school diploma

Tools

MS Office

Job description

UPMC is seeking a Medical Assistant to join Dr. Gordon Gold and Associates in McCandless. The role covers back office and front office duties with daylight hours, no evenings or weekends.

Previous Medical Assistant experience is preferred, and applicants will be placed in the appropriate job title and salary from the MA Career Ladder. Candidates must have a high school diploma, basic computer skills, familiarity with medical terminology, and be able to maintain HIPAA compliance.