Medical Assistant - OB/GYN (Washington, PA)

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

Job summary

UPMC is looking for a Medical Assistant to join our Washington OB/GYN team in Washington, PA. This role encompasses back office and front office duties, patient care, and administrative support, with compensation aligned to the Medical Assistant Career Ladder based on experience and education.

The position offers Monday–Friday daylight hours, with no evenings, weekends, or holidays, and may require occasional travel to CA, Waynesburg, and McMurray, PA to support staffing needs.

Qualifications

• Previous Medical Assistant experience preferred.
• Travel to CA, Waynesburg, and McMurray, PA may be required.
• Monday–Friday daylight hours; no evenings or weekends

Responsibilities

• Send/receive patient records in HIPAA-compliant manner.
• Obtain lab/x-ray reports and schedule appointments; verify insurance and demographics.
• Prepare and manage charts; maintain infection control; restock supplies in exam rooms.
• Assist with patient flow, vitals, and patient education as directed by providers.
• Perform phlebotomy, EKGs, and level one labs; assist physicians with procedures.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, CLIA, PA Department of Health and UPAMC policies.
• Administer injectable medications and vaccines under physician supervision.

Skills

Medical Assistant experience

Phlebotomy

EKG

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 our Washington OB/GYN team in Washington, PA! This position may require some travel to our other offices in California, Waynesburg, and McMurray, PA to support staffing needs, as needed.

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.