Medical Assistant, Gastroenterology

Pittsburgh Tomorrow; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Sur place; USD 36 000 - 48 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Pittsburgh Tomorrow is seeking a Medical Assistant to join its Gastroenterology team. You will provide clinical support alongside providers, coordinate workflows, and help ensure a positive patient experience.

The role requires organization, patient focus, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced healthcare setting. Responsibilities include clerical support, record handling, room preparation, patient transport and vitals collection, as well as phlebotomy and EKG procedures.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• CPR certification per AHA standards required within 30 days of hire.

Responsabilités

• Assist physicians with patient care and clerical tasks to support clinic operations.
• Handle patient records, scheduling, insurance verification, and chart management to ensure accuracy and confidentiality.
• Prepare patient rooms, equipment, and maintain infection control throughout the clinic.
• Assist with walking, transferring, collecting specimens, preparing for exams, and taking vitals.
• Provide patient education and answer calls with relevant information.
• Perform phlebotomy, EKGs, and basic lab procedures per policy, documenting results.

Connaissances

Phlebotomy

EKG

Vital signs

Patient education

Formation

High school diploma or equivalent

Description du poste

Join our Gastroenterology team as a Medical Assistant! In this key role, you'll provide exceptional clinical support while serving as a resource and mentor to fellow team members. You'll work alongside providers to deliver outstanding patient care, coordinate clinical workflows, and help ensure a positive experience for every patient. 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.

High school diploma or equivalent is required. Must have basic computer skills and knowledge of medical terminology, examination, diagnostic and treatment room responsibilities.
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire.

• Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• Act 34

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran