Medical Assistant – Pittsburgh Primary Care-Brentwood
Description
Join our team of Life Changers!
UPMC is hiring a full-time Medical Assistant to support the Primary Care - Brentwood team/office in Pittsburgh.
*Job title and salary will be based on qualifications and career ladder requirements.
Shift/Hours: Monday-Friday, rotating daylight shifts from 7:30am-4:00pm, 8:00am-4:30pm, and 8:30am-5:00pm. No weekends or holidays!
Travel: Minimal travel will be required as needed to support the operational needs of the practice - Pittsburgh Primary Care Pleasant Hills and PPC Greentree.
Opportunities for growth, excellent benefits, a pleasant work environment, and friendly team are just a few of our perks. Apply today!
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This busy Internal Medicine practice offers the opportunity to be part of a collaborative, patient-focused team dedicated to delivering exceptional care. Guided by the values of Dignity & Respect, Caring & Listening, Quality & Safety, Excellence & Innovation, and Responsibility & Integrity, our team works together to support both outstanding patient experiences and employee engagement. With a strong commitment to quality initiatives, a supportive work environment, and ample free parking, Pittsburgh Primary Care provides a rewarding place to grow your career.
Responsibilities:
+ Check schedules and organizing patient flow.
+ 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.
+ Send/receive patient medical records in accordance with Health Insurance.
+ Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and other state and federal regulations.
+ Prepare and clean patient, exam, and procedure rooms, instruments and equipment between patient visits to maintain infection control.
+ Manage inventory of supplies; restocking exam/procedure rooms.
+ Comply with requirements of appropriate regulatory agencies (i.e. OSHA, CLIA, PA Department of Health).
+ Comply with all UPMC Health System policies and procedures.
+ Perform phlebotomy, EKGs, and level one labs.
+ Perform clinic procedures according to policy and procedure.
+ 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.
+ 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.
+ High school diploma or equivalent is required.
+ Must have basic computer skills and knowledge of medical terminology, examination, diagnostic and treatment room responsibilities.
+ Prio Medical Assistant experience is a plus
+ Prior EPIC/Electronic Health Record experience is a plus
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 34
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran