Medical Assistant- Passavant

UPMC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC is seeking a Medical Assistant to join Gordon Gold and Associates in McCandless. The position involves back office and front office duties with daytime hours Monday–Friday, no evenings or weekends.

Prior Medical Assistant experience is preferred as applicants are placed on the Medical Assistant Career Ladder based on experience and education. Responsibilities include HIPAA-compliant record handling, phlebotomy, EKGs, basic labs, patient transport, and assisting physicians.

Responsibilities

• Send/receive patient records per HIPAA and regulations.
• Obtain lab/x-ray reports, schedule appointments, verify insurance, manage charts.
• Set up patient rooms, clean rooms and equipment, maintain infection control, restock supplies.
• Check schedules and manage patient flow; escort patients to rooms; assist with walking, transfers, and sample collection.
• Answer calls and provide patient education as directed.
• Perform phlebotomy, EKGs, and level one labs; assist physicians with procedures; document in medical records.
• Comply with OSHA, CLIA, PA Dept. of Health and UPMC policies; maintain confidentiality.
• Under physician supervision, administer injectables and vaccines when appropriate.

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 Gordon Gold and Associates in McCandless.

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.