Medical Assistant, Senior - Latterman Family Health Center

UPMC; McKeesport (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant, Senior to enhance patient care at a community health center. This role involves assisting physicians with various patient care tasks, managing workflow, and ensuring high standards of service. You'll be pivotal in mentoring staff and improving clinical functions, all while contributing to a mission of life-changing medicine. With a focus on work-life balance and competitive benefits, this position offers a fulfilling career path in a supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Benefits

Health and Welfare Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Wellness Programs

Paid Parental Leave

Competitive Pay

Retirement Program

Free Parking

Qualifications

• Experience in patient care and clerical tasks.
• Ability to mentor and train new staff members.

Responsibilities

• Guide workflow and assign tasks to clinical staff.
• Manage patient records and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Administer medications and perform lab tests.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication

Team Collaboration

Clerical Skills

Epic Care

Education

High School Diploma

Medical Assistant Certification

Tools

Epic Care

HIPAA Compliance

Lab Equipment

Job description

UPMC Community Medicine Incorporated is hiring a Full-Time Medical Assistant, Senior to support Latterman Family Health Center.

Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday daylight with a potential four-day work week, or rotating late shifts on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Off weekends and most holidays.

Location: Latterman Family Health Center

Department Details: Free parking!

See what being a Medical Assistant, Senior can do for UPMC and what UPMC can do for you – 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 health care providers, patients, and their families, to achieve desired patient outcomes throughout the continuum of care.
• Demonstrate a commitment to the community and to your health care profession

What Can UPMC Do for You?

• A career path that provides you with the right experience to be successful 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

Purpose:

Assist physicians with various aspects of patient care, including clerical, environmental, and organizational tasks, ensuring patient satisfaction. Serve as the lead person for the team regarding day-to-day workflow issues or office procedures.

Responsibilities:

• Guide workflow and/or assign tasks to other clinical staff.
• Assist management staff with supervisory activities. Participate in creating and implementing departmental goals, processes, and procedures. Mentor, orient, and provide ongoing training to current and new staff members.
• Serve as the department super user for Epic Care.
• Work directly with the Manager to identify opportunities for improvement in clinical/non-clinical functions, infection control procedures, and patient assessments.
• Lead routine meetings with staff to communicate procedural changes to improve service quality and patient safety.
• Perform all practice category-specific tasks proficiently.
• Manage patient records in compliance with HIPAA and other regulations.
• Obtain lab/x-ray reports, hospital notes, referral information, etc. Complete forms/requisitions, schedule appointments, verify insurance coverage and patient demographics.
• Prepare and manage charts, ensure proper filing, and maintain infection control standards by cleaning and maintaining equipment and rooms.
• Organize patient flow, assist patients with transfers, and gather patient information, vitals, and screenings.
• Answer calls, provide patient education, and relay instructions as directed.
• Administer injectable medications and vaccines under supervision.
• Perform phlebotomy, EKGs, and level one labs; assist physicians with procedures; document patient information.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, CLIA, PA Department of Health, and other agencies. Maintain confidentiality and adhere to UPMC policies.