Medical Assistant - OB/GYN (Grove City, PA)

UPMC; Grove City (Mercer County); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC is seeking a Medical Assistant for the Magee Womens Specialty Services - Horizon team in Grove City, PA. The role involves back-office and front-office duties in a busy OB/GYN practice with a standard Monday–Friday schedule, 7:30am–4:00pm, no evenings or weekends.

Responsibilities include patient records handling, appointment scheduling, room preparation, vitals, and patient education. Phlebotomy, EKGs, and compliance with HIPAA and regulatory requirements are essential.

Qualifications

• HIPAA compliance and patient privacy knowledge.
• Patient care responsibilities and front/back-office duties.
• Phlebotomy and EKG experience.
• Familiarity with medical terminology and exam procedures.

Responsibilities

• Send/receive patient records in HIPAA-compliant manner.
• Obtain lab/x-ray reports and schedule appointments; verify insurance and demographics.
• Prepare rooms, maintain infection control, and manage inventory of supplies.
• Assist with patient flow, vitals, screenings, and patient education.
• Answer calls and provide relevant information to patients as directed.
• Perform phlebotomy, EKGs, and level one labs; assist physicians.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, CLIA, PA Dept. of Health; protect medical records and follow policies.
• Under supervision, administer injectable medications and vaccines when appropriate.
• High school diploma or equivalent is required.

Skills

HIPAA compliance

Patient care

Phlebotomy

EKG

Medical terminology

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Medical EMR software

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 Services - Horizon team in Grove City, PA! We are a busy OB/GYN practice looking for a motivated individual to join our team!

Hours for this position will be Monday through Friday, 7:30am to 4:00pm. 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.

• 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