Medical Assistant - OB/GYN (Washington, PA)

UPMC (old); Washington (Washington County); In loco; USD 36.000 - 52.000; Tempo pieno

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UPMC is seeking a Medical Assistant to join our Washington OB/GYN team in Washington, PA. This role includes back office and front office duties with daytime hours and no evenings, weekends, or holidays.

Applicants should have prior Medical Assistant experience; compensation will be aligned with the Medical Assistant Career Ladder based on experience and education. Some travel to CA, Waynesburg, and McMurray, PA may be required to support staffing needs.

Competenze

• MA experience preferred.
• Ability to handle front and back office duties.
• Familiarity with HIPAA and confidentiality.
• Good patient communication and record-keeping skills.

Mansioni

• Send/receive patient records per HIPAA and regulations.
• Obtain lab/x-ray reports and schedule appointments; verify insurance and demographics.
• Prepare exam/procedure rooms; maintain infection control and inventory.
• Assist with patient transfers, vitals, screens, and escort to rooms.
• Answer calls and provide patient education as directed.
• Perform phlebotomy, EKGs, and basic clinic labs; document in chart.
• Comply with OSHA, CLIA, PA DoH, and UPMC policies.
• Under supervision, administer injectable meds and vaccines when appropriate.

Conoscenze

Phlebotomy

EKG

HIPAA compliance

Front office

Medical records

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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.