Medical Assistant- Hampton

UPMC; Allison Park (PA); Sur place; USD 32 000 - 42 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

UPMC is seeking a Medical Assistant to join Northern Medical Associates in Hampton. The role covers back office and front office duties with no evenings or weekends, and experience in medical assisting is preferred.

Responsibilities include handling patient records, scheduling, preparing rooms, phlebotomy, EKGs, and assisting physicians while ensuring HIPAA compliance and high patient care standards.

Qualifications

• Experience as Medical Assistant preferred.

Responsabilités

• Send/receive patient medical records in accordance with HIPAA and other regulations.
• Obtain lab/x-ray reports, hospital notes, and referral information; schedule appointments; verify insurance coverage and patient demographics; manage charts and front office duties.
• Prepare patient rooms and set up instruments; maintain infection control and cleaning; manage inventory of supplies.
• Check schedules and organize patient flow; accompany patients to exam rooms; assist with walking, transfers, dressing, collecting specimens, preparing for exam; relay instructions.
• Answer calls and provide patient education as directed.
• Perform phlebotomy, EKGs, and level one labs; assist physicians with procedures; document patient information in medical records.
• Comply with OSHA, CLIA, PA Dept of Health; maintain confidentiality; adhere to UPMC Health System policies; administer injectable medications and vaccines when supervised.

Description du poste

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 is looking for a Medical Assistant to join Northern Medical Associates in Hampton. 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.