Medical Assistant-General Internal Medicine

Pittsburgh Tomorrow; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Pittsburgh Tomorrow is seeking a Medical Assistant to support our General Internal Medicine team in delivering high-quality patient care. You will room patients, take vital signs, update histories, assist with procedures, and help keep daily clinic operations running smoothly.

The role requires organization, reliability and a compassionate approach to patient experience, with CPR/BLS certificates encouraged and HIPAA compliance a must.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• CPR/CPR certification as per AHA standards.
• Act 34 clearance or state equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Room patients and obtain vital signs and histories.
• Assist with clinical procedures and patient care coordination.
• Prepare exam/procedure rooms and maintain infection control.
• Manage front-office tasks, verify insurance, schedule appointments.
• Document patient information in the medical record and ensure HIPAA compliance.

Skills

Vital signs collection

Phlebotomy

EKG

HIPAA compliance

Infection control

Patient education

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Join our General Internal Medicine team as a Medical Assistant! In this role, you’ll support physicians and clinical staff while helping provide high-quality, compassionate care to adult patients with a wide range of healthcare needs. Responsibilities may include rooming patients, obtaining vital signs, updating medical histories, assisting with clinical procedures, coordinating patient care, and supporting efficient daily clinic operations. If you’re organized, dependable, and passionate about creating a positive patient experience, we’d love to have you on our team!

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