Medical Assistant (Tri Rivers Musculoskeletal)

UPMC; Mars (PA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC is seeking a Medical Assistant to join Tri Rivers Musculoskeletal in Mars, PA. Regular travel to the North Hills office may be required. Hours are Monday through Friday, 4 x 10-hour shifts from 7am to 5pm, with no evenings, weekends, or holidays.

The position entails back office and front office duties; prior Medical Assistant experience is preferred. Applicants will be placed based on experience and education on the Medical Assistant Career Ladder.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Medical Assistant preferred.
• Front and back office duties experience.
• Comfort with HIPAA and patient information handling.

Responsibilities

• Send/receive patient records in accordance with HIPAA and regulations.
• Obtain and manage lab/x-ray reports, complete forms, schedule appointments, verify insurance.
• Prepare and manage charts; keep infection control records; manage supplies.
• Organize patient flow; assist with exams and procedures; collect vitals and history.
• Answer calls and provide patient education as directed.
• Perform phlebotomy, EKGs, basic labs; document in medical record.
• Comply with OSHA, CLIA, PA DoH and health system policies.
• Under physician supervision, administer injectables and vaccines when appropriate.

Skills

Vital signs

Phlebotomy

EKG

HIPAA compliance

Education

Medical Assistant diploma or certification

Job description

Are you a 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 to join Tri Rivers Musculoskeletal in Mars, PA! Regular travel will be required to the North Hills office.

Hours for this position will be Monday through Friday, primarily daylight hours. This role will work 4 10-hour shifts from 7am to 5pm. No evenings, weekends, or holidays required! This position will be responsible for back office and front office duties. Previous Medical Assistant experience is preferred!

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:

• 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.