Medical Assistant - Munhall Family Medicine

University of Pittsburgh Medical Center

PA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Basic Life Support (BLS), CPR Certification, Calendar Management, Clinical Laboratory, Computer Skills, Electrocardiogram, Family Medicine, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Federal Laws and Regulations, HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act), Health Department, High School Diploma, Hospital, Infection Control, Inventory Management, Medical Assistance, Medical Records, Medical Terminology, Medical Treatment, Medication Administration, Medicine, OSHA, Patient Care, Patient Confidentiality, Patient Education, Phlebotomy, Radiography, Record Keeping, Records Management, Regulations, Specimen Collection, State Laws and Regulations, Telephone Skills, Vaccination, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
PA
POSTED
30+ days ago

UPMC Community Medicine Incorporated is hiring a Full-Time Medical Assistant to help support Munhall Family Medicine. Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. Location: Munhall, with up to 30% travel to other locations required. The following is preferred, but not required: previous Medical Assistant experience, experience drawing blood. Applicants will be placed in the appropriate job title and salary from the Medical Assistant Career Ladder, based on their individual experience and education. Purpose: Assist physicians with various aspects of patient care (including clerical, environmental, and organizational tasks ensuring patient satisfaction. Responsibilities: Send/receive patient medical records in accordance with Health Insurance. Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA and other state and federal regulations. 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. 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. 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. Answering calls and providing pertinent information including patient education as directed. 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. 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. 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 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal Act 33 with renewal Act 34 with renewal * Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

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University of Pittsburgh Medical Center