Medical Assistant - OB/GYN (Altoona)

UPMC (old); Altoona (PA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC's Magee Women's OB/GYN in Altoona, PA is hiring a Medical Assistant to join their team. The role involves rooming patients, chart management, injections, phlebotomy, EKGs, and coordinating with providers.

Daytime hours, with no evenings or weekends, and opportunities for cross-training within clerical tasks. Applicants with prior Medical Assistant experience are preferred; compensation will be set from the Medical Assistant Career Ladder based on experience and education; training on HIPAA

Qualifications

• Experience as a Medical Assistant preferred.
• Ability to room patients and prepare exam rooms.
• Familiarity with phlebotomy, EKGs and clinical procedures.

Responsibilities

• Room patients and prepare examination rooms.
• Obtain vitals and patient history.
• Assist with injections, phlebotomy, EKGs and clinic procedures.
• Manage patient charts and visit documentation.
• Coordinate scheduling and referrals as needed.
• Maintain infection control and inventory of supplies.

Skills

Rooming patients

Phlebotomy

EKG

Triage calls

Injections

Tools

HIPAA training

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 their Magee Women's OB/GYN office in Altoona, PA!

Hours for this position will be Monday through Friday, primarily daylight hours. No evenings, weekends, or holidays required! This position will be responsible for rooming patients and chaperoning with the provider. Injections, Phlebotomy, Triage Phones, Prior Authorizations and willing to cross train clerically. 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.