Medical Assistant – UPMC Washington, Wound & Skin Healing Center
Description
_**Support Healing, One Patient at a Time**_
_Our Wound and Skin Healing Center is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Medical Assistant to join our specialized care team. In this vital role, you'll assist in delivering high-quality, compassionate care to patients with complex wounds and skin conditions. This is a unique opportunity to work closely with experienced clinicians in a collaborative environment focused on promoting healing, comfort, and improved quality of life for every patient._
Responsibilities:
* Check schedules and organize patient flow efficiently.
* Escort patients to exam/procedure rooms and assist with walking, transfers, dressing, specimen collection, and exam preparation.
* Collect patient information/history, take vitals, and perform screenings per provider guidelines.
* Relay instructions to patients and families with clarity and compassion.
* Send and receive patient medical records in compliance with HIPAA and other regulations.
* Prepare patient rooms, set up instruments and equipment according to department protocols.
* Clean exam/procedure rooms and equipment between visits to maintain infection control and perform scheduled cleaning and record-keeping.
* Perform phlebotomy, EKGs, and level one labs, along with clinic procedures as per policy.
* Answer calls, providing pertinent information and patient education as directed.
* Administer injectable medications and vaccines under the supervision of a physician.
Preferred Qualifications: Completion of a medical assistant program or on an on-the-job medical assistant training program, OR other hands-on patient care experience (CNA/EMT etc.).
Schedule: Monday-Friday. 7:15am-3:45pm, 7:30am-4pm, 8am-4:30pm.
+ 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.
+ Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
+ Act 33 with renewal
+ Act 34 with renewal
+ Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewalUPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
