Medical Assistant, Senior - Pregnancy Recovery Center - Magee Women's Hospital

UPMC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is looking for a Senior Medical Assistant in the Pregnancy Recovery Center of Magee Women's Hospital, focusing on patient care, supervisory tasks, and ensuring compliance with healthcare standards. The successful candidate will support clinical operations during weekday hours, providing vital services to patients in a supportive environment. This position offers career growth and development opportunities in a reputable healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Medical Assistant or similar role required.
• Basic computer skills and knowledge of medical terminology essential.
• Completion of CPR certification within 30 days of hire required.

Responsibilities

• Guides workflow and assigns tasks to other clinical staff.
• Assist in patient care, handling medical records, and maintaining patient safety.
• Prepare patient rooms and manage inventory of supplies.

Skills

Patient Care

Medical Terminology

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Completion of Medical Assistant Program

Job description

Medical Assistant, Senior - Pregnancy Recovery Center - Magee Women's Hospital

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Are you an experience Medical Assistant interested in a career that provides plenty of opportunity for growth and development? If you're passionate about patient care and looking for a career that offers great benefits and plenty of room for growth, we invite you to explore this opportunity today!

UPMC is looking for a Medical Assistant, Senior to join their Pregnancy Recovery Center at Magee Women's Hospital! This office is part of our Addiction Medicine at Magee team, who provides comprehensive, holistic, and evidence-based care to any person seeking medical treatment at Magee Women's Hospital. Our outpatient office provides long-term follow up care for women and is part of PA’s Center of Excellence program.

Hours for this position will be Monday through Friday, 7:30am to 4:00pm. No evenings, weekends, or holidays required! This position will be responsible for back office and front office duties. Previous Medical Assistant or similar patient care is required!

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:

• Guides workflow and/or assigns tasks to other clinical staff.
• Assist management staff with supervisory activities. Participates with creation and implementation of departmental goals, processes and procedures. Mentors, orients and provides ongoing training to current and new staff members.
• Serve as the department super user for Epic Care.
• Work directly with Manager to identify opportunities for improvement with regards to Clinical/Non-Clinical functions, Infection Control Procedures, and Patient Assessments.
• Guide routine meetings with staff to communicate procedural changes to improve service quality and patient safety.
• Must be responsible and demonstrate proficiency in all practice category specific tasks.
• 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. May provide more individualized patient/family education and supportive counseling as needed.
• Answering calls and providing pertinent information including patient education as directed.
• Under the direction and supervision of a physician, administer injectable medication and vaccines when appropriate.
• 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.
• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Successful completion of Medical Assistant Program or equivalent hospital program (LPN/RN/EMT) OR successful completion of certification examination (AMT, AAMA, NAHP, NCCT, or NHA) OR at least 1 year of patient care experience required.
  
  

Must be responsible and demonstrate proficiency in three practice category specific tasks. 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)
• Act 34
  
  

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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