Medical Assistant, Physician Services (Pediatrics)

Pittsburgh Tomorrow; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC Physician Services is seeking a full-time Medical Assistant to support a pediatric team. You will assist physicians with patient care, handle clerical tasks, and help ensure patient satisfaction in a fast-paced environment.

Daylight shifts, Monday through Friday, with opportunities to grow within the health system. UPMC offers comprehensive benefits and a strong total rewards package.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Basic computer skills and knowledge of medical terminology.
• CPR certification within 30 days of hire.
• Required clearances: Act 31/33/34, Act 73 and FBI clearance with renewal.

Responsibilities

• Send/receive patient records in compliance with HIPAA and regulations.
• Obtain lab/x-ray reports, hospital notes, and referrals; schedule appointments; verify insurance and patient demographics; manage charts.
• Prepare patient rooms and instruments; maintain infection control; restock supplies and organize exam rooms.
• Coordinate patient flow; accompany patients to exam rooms; assist with transfers, vitals, and specimen collection.
• Answer calls and provide patient education as directed.
• Perform phlebotomy, EKGs, and basic labs; assist physicians with procedures; document in medical records.
• Comply with OSHA, CLIA, PA Department of Health; maintain confidentiality.
• Under supervision, administer injectable medications and vaccines when appropriate.

Skills

Medical terminology

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

UPMC Physician Services is looking for a full time Medical Assistant to join their dedicated pediatric team.

You will assist physicians with various aspects of patient care (including clerical, environmental, and organizational tasks) ensuring patient satisfaction.

This role will work daylight shifts, Monday through Friday.

UPMC offers a generous benefits package, an expansive total rewards package, opportunity to grow your career and much more. 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