Medical Assistant (Valley Family Medicine, Natrona Heights)

UPMC; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Pennsylvania is seeking a full-time Medical Assistant for their Valley Family Medicine practice. This role involves patient care, managing medical records, and assisting with various medical procedures. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills and a commitment to maintaining high standards of patient care. The position offers a career ladder for growth within the organization.

Benefits

Free parking

Career ladder opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in patient care and medical office procedures.
• Ability to perform phlebotomy and EKGs.

Responsibilities

• Rooming patients and managing refills and authorizations.
• Performing phlebotomy, EKGs, and assisting with procedures.
• Maintaining confidentiality and compliance with regulations.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication

Organization

Job description

Valley Family Medicine is hiring a full-time Medical Assistant in Natrona Heights, PA

This is a Monday through Friday daylight position with no evenings, weekends, or holidays. Travel to Lower Burrell is required. Free parking is available!

The Medical Assistant will primarily be responsible for rooming patients, managing refills, medication prior authorizations, referrals, patient calls for results, and front desk duties.

We offer a Medical Assistant career ladder for growth and promotional opportunities!

Responsibilities:

1. Check schedules and organize patient flow. Accompany patients to exam/procedure rooms. Assist patients with walking, transfers, dressing, collecting specimens, and preparing for exams. Collect patient information and history, take vitals, and perform screenings per provider guidelines. Relay instructions to patients and families.
2. Send and receive patient medical records in accordance with HIPAA and other regulations.
3. Prepare patient rooms and set up instruments and equipment per protocol. Clean rooms and instruments between visits to maintain infection control. Manage inventory of supplies and restock rooms as needed.
4. Comply with regulatory requirements (OSHA, CLIA, PA Department of Health). Maintain confidentiality of medical records and data. Follow all policies and procedures of UPMC Health System.
5. Perform phlebotomy, EKGs, and level one labs. Assist physicians with procedures and document patient information accurately.
6. Answer calls, provide patient education, and relay pertinent information.
7. Obtain lab and x-ray reports, hospital notes, and referral information. Complete forms and requisitions, schedule appointments, verify insurance coverage, and manage charts.
8. Under supervision of a physician, administer injectable medications and vaccines when appropriate.