Medical Assistant- Pulmonary Partners McCandless

UPMC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join UPMC Community Medicine as a full-time Medical Assistant, supporting Pulmonary Partners. This role includes a variety of patient care tasks and administrative responsibilities, with a focus on providing quality care and support for patients in a collaborative environment. UPMC offers competitive benefits and a path for professional growth within the healthcare field.

Benefits

Health and welfare benefits

Work-life balance

Exceptional retirement program

Qualifications

• Experience in patient care and administrative tasks preferred.
• Commitment to community and professional healthcare standards.

Responsibilities

• Organize patient flow; assist with patient needs prior to exams.
• Prepare rooms and manage medical records as per regulations.
• Perform phlebotomy, EKGs, and assist physicians as needed.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication

Collaboration

Patient Education

Infection Control

Job description

UPMC Community Medicine Incorporated is hiring a full-time Medical Assistant to support Pulmonary Partners located at 9104 Babcock Blvd Suite 2103 Pittsburgh, Pa 15237. This role will work Monday through Friday 7:30 am - 4:00 pm. Free parking on site!

Applicants will be placed in the appropriate job title and salary from the Medical Assistant Career Ladder, based on their individual experience and education.

See what being a Medical Assistant can do for UPMC and what UPMC can do for Medical Assistants – it’s more than just a job!

What Can You Bring to UPMC?

• Contribute to UPMC’s mission of Life Changing Medicine
• Set the standards for the level and quality of care for the care delivery team
• Provide patient care activities for a group of patients and their families through the application of independent judgment, communication, and collaboration with all team members.
• Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with physicians, other healthcare providers, patients, and their families, to achieve desired patient outcomes throughout the continuum of care.
• Demonstrate a commitment to the community and to your healthcare profession

What Can UPMC Do for You?

• A career path that provides you with the right experience to be successful in the position you want to obtain now and, in the future
• Health and welfare benefits like medical, vision, dental, and life and disability, and an exceptional retirement program
• Work-life balance to help manage other important aspects of your life such as PTO, wellness programs, paid parental leave
• Competitive pay for the work that you do – base pay, merit, and premium pay

Responsibilities:

• Check schedules and organize 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 HIPAA and other 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. Manage inventory of supplies; restocking exam/procedure rooms.
• Comply with requirements of regulatory agencies (e.g., OSHA, CLIA, PA Department of Health). Maintain confidentiality related to medical records and data. Follow all UPMC policies and procedures.
• Perform phlebotomy, EKGs, and level one labs. Assist physicians with procedures. Document patient information into the medical record.
• Answer calls and provide pertinent information including patient education as directed.
• Obtain lab/x-ray reports, hospital notes, referral information, etc. Complete forms/requisitions, schedule appointments, verify insurance coverage, and manage charts.
• Under supervision of a physician, administer injectable medications and vaccines when appropriate.