Medical Assistant

at  UPMC

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, UPMC WESTERN MARYLAND’S NEPHROLOGY PRACTICE IS FOR YOU!

This is a Monday - Friday dayshift position.

• Candidate will be placed in appropriate job title based on education/experience. Minimum pay rate is $16.74/hr.

As a Medical Assistant, you will assist physicians with various aspects of patient care (including clerical, environmental, and organizational tasks) ensuring patient satisfaction.

• Check schedules and organize patient flow.
• Accompany patients to exam/procedure room.
• Assist patients as needed with walking, transfers, dressing, collecting specimens, preparing for exams, etc.
• Collect patient information/history; take 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 keep 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, EKGs, and level one labs.
• Perform clinic procedures according to policy and procedure.
• Assist physicians with procedures.
• Document patient information in 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 manage charts to ensure information is completed and filed appropriately.
• Other front office responsibilities, as required.
• 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.