Medical Assistant (Wexford)

UPMC; Pittsburgh, Northern (Allegheny County, KY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC is seeking a Medical Assistant to support patient care at 12680 Perry Highway, Suite 201, Wexford, PA. The role offers a consistent daytime schedule, Monday through Friday, with no evenings or weekends, and travel to other practice locations as needed.

The ideal candidate is organized, compassionate, and detail-oriented, dedicated to high-quality patient care in a fast-paced ambulatory setting. Responsibilities include phlebotomy, EKGs, vital signs, patient education, and accurate

Qualifications

• Candidate must provide high-quality patient care in a fast-paced ambulatory setting.
• Ideal candidate is organized, compassionate and detail-oriented.
• Commitment to patient confidentiality and HIPAA compliance.

Responsibilities

• Check schedules and organize patient flow; accompany patients to exam rooms.
• Collect patient information/history and vitals; assist with screenings.
• Prepare rooms and maintain infection control; manage supplies.
• Process and relay patient information; document in medical records.
• Perform phlebotomy, EKGs and level-one labs; assist physicians.
• Handle front-office tasks: calls, appointments, insurance verification.
• Ensure HIPAA compliance and maintain confidentiality of records.

Skills

Phlebotomy

EKG

Vital signs

HIPAA compliance

Job description

Join a growing healthcare team as a Medical Assistant supporting patient care services at 12680 Perry Highway, Suite 201, Wexford, PA. This position works Monday through Friday, daylight hours, offering a consistent work schedule with no evenings or weekends. Travel is required to support additional practice locations as needed. The ideal candidate is organized, compassionate, detail-oriented, and committed to delivering high-quality patient care in a fast-paced ambulatory setting.

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.