Medical Assistant (Renaissance Family Practice, Glenshaw)

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

Job summary

UPMC Renaissance Family Practice in Glenshaw, PA is hiring a full-time Medical Assistant. The role includes room triage, basic labs (fingerstick glucose, hemoglobin, urinalysis), EKGs, phlebotomy, vaccines, and general office duties.

Various shifts M-F, with one weekly evening; salary determined by the Medical Assistant Career Ladder based on experience and education. Responsibilities include patient flow, chart preparation, HIPAA compliance, and coordinating with the care team to ensure

Qualifications

• Must have basic computer skills.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and clinical workflows.
• Ability to take vitals and perform level one labs.
• Experience with phlebotomy, EKG, vaccines and clinic procedures.

Responsibilities

• Check schedules and organize patient flow; accompany patients to exam rooms.
• Perform room setup, cleanliness, and instrument/stock management.
• Document patient information and vitals in the medical record.
• Administer vaccines and basic clinic procedures under supervision.
• Coordinate with physicians and staff; handle phone calls and message routing.
• Ensure HIPAA compliance and accurate medical record handling.

Skills

Vital signs

Phlebotomy

EKG

Vaccinations

HIPAA compliance

Medical terminology

Phone/in-basket messaging

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

UPMC Renaissance Family Practice is hiring a full-time Medical Assistant to join their team in Glenshaw, PA. This is a Monday through Friday position with various shift times. Shifts can be 8am to 4:30pm, 8:30am to 5pm, or 9am to 5:30pm. There is one evening shift per week. Job duties include room triage, performing level one labs (fingerstick blood glucose and hemoglobin, urinalysis, monospot, rapid strep, urine pregnancy), perform EKG’s, phlebotomy, spirometry, administer adult and pediatric vaccines and office medications; answer phones, in-basket messages, scanning, and stocking.

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

• 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.
• 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

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