Medical Assistant - Mainline Medical Associates

UPMC's Mainline Medical Associates is seeking a Medical Assistant to join their team! This full-time position will work Monday through Friday from 8:30am to 5:00pm. No holidays, evenings or weekends are required. Prior experience working as a medical assistant or with patient care is preferred.

Title and starting pay rate of this position may vary based on years of experience.

What Can UPMC Do for You?

• A career path that provides you with the right experience to be successful in the position you want to obtain now and, in the future
• Health and welfare benefits like medical, vision, dental, and life and disability, and an exceptional retirement program
• Work life balance to help manage other important aspects of your life such as: PTO, wellness programs, paid parental leave
• Competitive pay for the work that you do

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:

• 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