Medical Assistant (Limited Casual)

Pittsburgh Tomorrow; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

UPMC is hiring a limited casual Medical Assistant for the Pittsburgh Community Medicine office. Shifts are variable within Monday–Friday, 8:00am–5:00pm, with no weekends or holidays.

Opportunities for growth, excellent benefits, and a pleasant work environment are highlighted. Responsibilities include patient flow management, assisting with exams, taking vitals, processing records, maintaining infection control, inventory, and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Basic computer skills and knowledge of medical terminology, exam/treatment room responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Check schedules and organize patient flow.
• Assist patients with walking, transfers, dressing, collecting specimens, preparing for exam.
• Take vitals and collect patient information/history.
• Send/receive patient records per health information regulations.
• Comply with HIPAA and state/federal regulations.
• Prepare and clean rooms and equipment between visits.
• Manage supplies and restock rooms.
• Comply with OSHA/CLIA/PA Health Dept. requirements.
• Perform phlebotomy, EKGs, and basic lab work.
• Answer calls and provide information including patient education.
• Obtain lab/x-ray reports and referral information.
• Schedule appointments and manage charts.

Skills

Vital signs

Patient assist

Medical terminology

HIPAA compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Join our team of Life Changers!

UPMC is hiring a limited casual Medical Assistant to the UPMC Community Medicine Incorporatedteam/office in Pittsburgh.

Shift/Hours:

Variable shifts and hours - Will be scheduled within the days of Monday-Friday and within the hours of 8:00am-5:00pm - No weekends or holidays!

Opportunities for growth/advancement, excellent benefits, and a pleasant work environment are just a few of our perks.

Responsibilities:

• Check schedules and organizing patient flow.
• 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.
• Send/receive patient medical records in accordance with Health Insurance.
• Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and other state and federal regulations.
• Prepare and clean patient, exam, and procedure rooms, instruments and equipment between patient visits to maintain infection control.
• Manage inventory of supplies; restocking exam/procedure rooms.
• Comply with requirements of appropriate regulatory agencies (i.e. OSHA, CLIA, PA Department of Health).
• Comply with all UPMC Health System policies and procedures.
• Perform phlebotomy, EKGs, and level one labs.
• Perform clinic procedures according to policy and procedure.
• Answering calls and providing pertinent information including patient education as directed.
• Obtain lab/x-ray reports, hospital notes, referral information, etc.
• Complete forms/requisitions as needed.
• Schedule appointments.
• Prepare and managing charts to ensure information completed and filed appropriately.
• Other front office responsibilities, as required.
• 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