Medical Assistant - OB/GYN (Erie, PA)

UPMC; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC Magee Women's Specialty in Erie, PA seeks a Medical Assistant to support OB/GYN providers with rooming patients, phlebotomy, injections, and related back/front office duties. Some local travel to other offices may be required. Daytime hours, no weekend shifts.

Prior Medical Assistant experience preferred. Applicants will be placed on the Medical Assistant Career Ladder based on experience and education. Training on HIPAA and infection control is expected.

Qualifications

• Active Medical Assistant certification preferred.
• Experience with rooming patients and front office tasks.
• Knowledge of HIPAA regulations.
• Ability to perform phlebotomy and basic procedures.

Responsibilities

• Room patients and collect vitals per protocol.
• Assist with injections, phlebotomy, ECG, and routine procedures.
• Handle front desk tasks and patient education per provider guidance.
• Maintain clean, stocked exam rooms and comply with OSHA/CLIA.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Phlebotomy

EKG

HIPAA compliance

Communication skills

Education

Medical Assistant certification

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

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 Womens Specialty office in Erie, PA! This role is to assist the general OB/GYN providers in rooming patients, chaperoning, handling specimens, phlebotomy, administering injections, etc. Some local travel to our other offices may be required to support staffing needs, as needed.

Hours for this position will be Monday through Friday, primarily daylight hours. No 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.