Medical Assistant – Stull, Jarvis, & Spinola
Description
Join our team of Life Changers!
UPMC is hiring a full-time Medical Assistant to support the Stull, Jarvis, & Spinola team/office in Bethel Park.
*Job title and salary will be based on qualifications and career ladder requirements.
Shift/Hours: Full-time (40 hours per week) - Monday-Friday between the hours of 7:30am to 3:30pm or 8:00am to 4:00pm - No weekends or holidays!
Travel: Infrequent travel will be required to assist our Centre Ave & Halket Street locations in Pittsburgh for staffing and coverage support. _*Manager will discuss this further during the interview process_
Join a team where Medical Assistants play an important role in both the patient experience and the day-to-day success of the practice. In this fast-paced environment, you'll work alongside a collaborative care team, support patients throughout their visits, and help ensure efficient, compassionate care. This is a great opportunity for someone who takes pride in their work and enjoys being an integral part of a busy healthcare team.
Free parking, opportunities for growth/advancement, excellent benefits, and a pleasant work environment are just a few of our perks. Apply today!
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.
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 with renewal
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran