Medical Assistant (Hermitage Community Medicine)

UPMC; Hermitage (Mercer County); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC Hermitage Community Medicine is seeking a Medical Assistant to support back-office operations and patient care. The role emphasizes growth, quality service, and adherence to HIPAA.

Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm, with no evenings, weekends, or holidays. Prior experience is preferred, and applicants will be placed on the Medical Assistant Career Ladder based on education and experience.

Qualifications

• Previous experience is preferred.
• Back-office duties are included in the role.

Responsibilities

• Send/receive patient records in accordance with HIPAA and regulations.
• Obtain lab/x-ray reports, hospital notes, and referral information; schedule appointments.
• Prepare and manage charts; maintain infection control; restock exam rooms.
• Check schedules, organize patient flow, and assist with walking, transfers, and exams.
• Collect patient history, take vitals, and perform screenings per provider guidelines.
• Answer calls and provide patient education as directed.
• Perform phlebotomy, EKGs, and basic labs; assist physicians with procedures.
• Comply with OSHA, CLIA, PA Department of Health and UPMC policies.
• Under supervision, administer injectable medications and vaccines when appropriate.

Job description

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 Hermitage Community Medicine!

Hours for this position will be Monday through Friday from 8am to 4:30pm. No evenings, weekends, or holidays required! This position will be responsible for back-office duties. Previous experince 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.