Medical Assistant, Physician Services (Pediatrics)

UPMC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Sur place; USD 32 000 - 52 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Benefits package

Career growth opportunities

Résumé du poste

UPMC Physician Services is seeking a full-time Medical Assistant to join a dedicated pediatric team. You will support physicians with patient care, clerical, environmental, and organizational tasks to ensure patient satisfaction.

The role follows daylight shifts, Monday through Friday, with a generous benefits package and opportunities for career growth within the UPMC Health System.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Basic computer skills and knowledge of medical terminology, examination, diagnostic and treatment room responsibilities.
• CPR required per AHA standards within 30 days of hire.

Responsabilités

• Send/receive patient records in HIPAA-compliant manner.
• Obtain lab/x-ray reports, prepare charts, schedule appointments, verify insurance and demographics.
• Prepare patient rooms, maintain infection control, manage supplies and restock rooms.
• Assist with patient flow, assist with exams, collect vitals and patient history.
• Answer calls and provide patient education as directed.
• Perform phlebotomy, EKGs and level one labs; document in medical records.
• Comply with OSHA, CLIA, PA Dept. of Health and UPMC policies.
• Administer injectable meds and vaccines under physician supervision.

Connaissances

Phlebotomy

EKG

Vital signs

Medical terminology

Patient care

Formation

High school diploma or equivalent

Outils

Computer skills

Description du poste

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)

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UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran