Join our team of Life Changers!

UPMC is hiring a full-time Medical Assistant to support the Suburban East Medical Center team/office in Pittsburgh.

*Job title and salary will be based on qualifications and career ladder requirements.

Shift/Hours: Monday-Friday, daylight shifts around 7:45am - 4:15pm. No weekends or holidays!

Opportunities for growth, excellent benefits, a pleasant work environment, and friendly team are just a few of our perks. Apply today!

Preferred Qualifications:

+ Experience triaging patients, including obtaining vital signs, collecting lab specimens, and administering immunizations.

+ Clinical or medical office experience.

+ Familiarity with EpicCare (Epic EMR).

+ Strong customer service and patient care skills.

+ Ability to multitask and prioritize responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.

+ Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within a team setting.

+ Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

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.

Medical Assistant:

+ High school diploma or equivalent is required.

+ Must have basic computer skills and knowledge of medical terminology, examination, diagnostic and treatment room responsibilities.

Medical Assistant, Senior:

+ High school diploma or equivalent is required.

+ Successful completion of Medical Assistant Program or equivalent hospital program (LPN/RN/EMT)

+ OR successful completion of certification examination (AMT, AAMA, NAHP, NCCT or NHA)

+ OR at least 1-year prior patient care experience required.

+ Must be responsible and demonstrate proficiency in three practice category specific tasks

+ 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

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran