Medical Assistant (Renaissance Family Practice, Glenshaw) at UPMC

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

26 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

26 Jan, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patient Care, Medical Assistant, Phlebotomy, EKG, Infection Control, Medical Records, Patient Education, Chart Preparation, Vital Signs, Specimen Collection, Scheduling, Inventory Management, Communication, Regulatory Compliance, Clinical Procedures, Computer Skills

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

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 Renaissance Family Practice in Glenshaw! We offer free parking, a career ladder for advancement and growth opportunities, and the office is located on a bus line! Hours for this position will be Monday through Friday, primarily daylight hours. There is one evening shift per week. No weekends, or holidays required! This position will be responsible for back office and front office duties. Previous Medical Assistant experience is preferred! MA Clinical duties to include room triage and exam preparation, obtaining vitals, phlebotomy, obtain lab specimens as ordered, performing Level 1 Point of Care Lab Testing (urinalysis, blood glucose, rapid strep, rapid mono, rapid Covid, EKG's, medications and allergy reconciliation, pending med refills, assisting physicians with minor office surgery; performing pre-visit chart preparation, scanning; completing in-basket messages, answering the phone and creating encounters, stocking procedure baskets and exam rooms 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. High school diploma or equivalent is required. 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 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 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal Act 33 with renewal Act 34 with renewal Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

Responsibilities

The Medical Assistant will be responsible for both back office and front office duties, including patient triage, exam preparation, and assisting physicians with procedures. They will also manage patient records, schedule appointments, and ensure compliance with health regulations.