Medical Assistant - Monroeville (Urology)

UPMC; Monroeville (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC in Monroeville, PA is seeking a Flex Full-Time Medical Assistant to join the Urology team. The role involves back and front office duties with travel to Greensburg on the 5th Tuesday each month.

Hours are Monday through Friday during daylight hours, with no evenings, weekends, or holidays required. Prior Medical Assistant experience is preferred, and placement on the Medical Assistant Career Ladder will reflect experience and education.

Qualifications

• Must have Medical Assistant experience or be willing to train.
• Experience with front office and back office duties preferred.

Responsibilities

• Send/receive patient records in compliance with HIPAA and regulations.
• Obtain lab/x-ray reports, hospital notes, referrals; schedule appointments; verify insurance.
• Prepare and manage charts; maintain patient demographics; support front office tasks.
• Prepare patient rooms and equipment; maintain infection control; clean and restock as needed.
• Assist with patient flow; accompany patients to exam/procedure rooms; assist with transfers and prep.

Skills

Medical Assistant experience

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 Flex Full-Time Medical Assistant to join the Urology team in Monroeville, PA! This role will be required to travel to the Greensburg location on the 5th Tuesday of each month.

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.