Join GLPP Administration as a Medical Assistant and become part of a dedicated healthcare team focused on delivering outstanding patient care and support in a fast-paced clinical environment. In this role, you will work closely with providers to assist with patient care, clinical procedures, scheduling, documentation, and front office responsibilities while helping create a positive experience for every patient. This is an excellent opportunity for a compassionate and detail-oriented candidate looking to grow their healthcare career within UPMC.
This full-time position will work Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00am and 4:30pm. No holidays, evenings or weekends are required. This is a float position and will require travel to other GLPP office locations, including Cassadaga, Dunkirk, Fredonia, Silver Creek, and Warren, PA. The selected candidate must be willing to work at multiple locations.
Title and starting pay rate of this position may vary based on years of experience.
Responsibilities:
Check schedules and organizing patient flow.
Accompany patients to exam/procedure room.
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.
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 keeping 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, EKG's, and level one labs.
Perform clinic procedures according to policy and procedure.
Assist physicians with procedures.
Document patient information into 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 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:
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran