Medical Assistant, General Academic Pediatrics

UPMC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC is seeking a full-time Medical Assistant to join General Academics Pediatrics in Oakland. You will support physicians with patient care and front-office tasks to ensure patient satisfaction.

Responsibilities include rooming patients, taking vital signs, point-of-care testing, vaccines, phlebotomy, and documentation in the medical record, under physician supervision. The role operates on daylight hours with one late shift after orientation and four 10-hour days as schedule allows.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Basic computer skills and familiarity with medical terminology.
• Ability to perform phlebotomy and clinical procedures.
• Comfort with medical record handling and HIPAA rules.

Responsibilities

• Send/receive patient records per HIPAA and regulations.
• Obtain lab/x-ray reports, schedule appointments, verify insurance.
• Prepare/manage charts; maintain infection control and restock supplies.
• Assist with patient rooming, vitals, specimen collection, and education.
• Answer calls and provide patient education as directed.
• Perform phlebotomy, EKGs, and level one labs; document results.
• Comply with OSHA, CLIA, PA Dept. of Health; maintain confidentiality.
• Under supervision, administer injectable medications and vaccines.
• Document patient information into the medical record.

Skills

Phlebotomy

EKG

Vaccination administration

Medical terminology

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

UPMC is looking for a full time Medical Assistant to join their General Academics Pediatrics team located in Oakland.

You will assist physicians with various aspects of patient care (including clerical, environmental, and organizational tasks) ensuring patient satisfaction. Primary responsibilities of this role include rooming, obtaining vital signs, point of care testing, medication administration, vaccine administration, and phlebotomy.

This role will work daylight hours, with one afternoon shift (11am to 7:30pm) once orientation is completed. Flexible scheduling options once orientation is complete, and able to work four - 10 hour shifts.

UPMC offers a generous benefits package, an expansive total rewards package, opportunity to grow your career and much more.

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 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal
• Act 33 with renewal
• Act 34 with renewal
• Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran