Medical Assistant-Center for Infectious Disease

Join our team as a Medical Assistant and play a vital role in delivering exceptional patient care. In this fast-paced position, you'll work alongside physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to support clinical and administrative functions, helping ensure a seamless patient experience. Responsibilities include rooming patients, obtaining vital signs, assisting with procedures, documenting patient information, scheduling appointments, and providing compassionate support to patients and families.

We're looking for a detail-oriented, patient-focused professional with strong communication and organizational skills who thrives in a collaborative healthcare environment. If you're passionate about making a difference in the lives of others and are committed to delivering high-quality care, we'd love to hear from you.

Why Join Us?

• Meaningful work that impacts patient lives every day

• Supportive and collaborative team environment

• Opportunities for professional growth and development

• Competitive benefits and career advancement opportunities

Apply today and help us provide outstanding care to the communities we serve.

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 34

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran