Medical Assistant - Primary Care Partners

UPMC; Fairview (AL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare provider as a Medical Assistant, where you will play a crucial role in ensuring a seamless patient experience. This full-time position offers a structured schedule, allowing you to focus on delivering exceptional care without the demands of evenings or weekends. You'll be responsible for assisting with exams, managing patient records, and maintaining high standards of infection control. If you are detail-oriented and passionate about making a difference in patient care, this is the perfect opportunity to grow your career in a supportive environment dedicated to healthcare excellence.

Qualifications

• Detail-oriented professional with a passion for healthcare.
• Must have basic computer skills and knowledge of medical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Organize patient flow and assist with exams and procedures.
• Maintain infection control standards and handle medical records.
• Perform phlebotomy and document patient information.

Skills

Patient Care

Medical Terminology

Phlebotomy

Basic Life Support

Infection Control

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

Medical Assistant - Primary Care Partners

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Join UPMC Primary Care Partners as a Medical Assistant and be a vital part of our patient-centered team! In this role, you’ll help organize patient flow, assist with exams and procedures, take vitals, and ensure a smooth and welcoming experience for every patient. You'll also handle medical records, maintain infection control standards, and support both clinical and administrative tasks. If you're a detail-oriented professional with a passion for healthcare, apply today and grow your career with UPMC!

This full-time position will work 4 days a week between Monday and Friday from 7:00am to 5:30pm. No holidays, evenings or weekends are required.

Title and starting pay rate of this position may vary based on years of experience.

Responsibilities:

• 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.
• Send/receive patient medical records in accordance with Health Insurance. Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and other state and federal regulations.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Answering calls and providing pertinent information including patient education as directed.
• 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.
• 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.
• Act 31 Mandated Reporter Training within 90 days of hire or transfer
• 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

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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