Job Description
Job Description
UPMC Cole Memorial Medical Group is currently hiring a full-time Medical Assistant to join our outpatient office. This position works 8 hour shift between 7:00am - 6:30pm, Monday through Friday, with no weekends or major holidays. Sound like a good fit? Apply today and join our team of exceptional healthcare professionals on a mission to provide Life Changing Medicine !
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Responsibilities:
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\n - 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.
\n - Send/receive patient medical records in accordance with Health Insurance. Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and other state and federal regulations.
\n - 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.
\n - 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.
\n - Perform phlebotomy, EKGs, and level one labs. Perform clinic procedures according to policy and procedure. Assist physicians with procedures. Document patient information into the medical record.
\n - Answering calls and providing pertinent information including patient education as directed.
\n - 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.
\n - Under the direction and supervision of a physician, administer injectable medication and vaccines when appropriate.
\n - Send/receive patient medical records in accordance with Health Insurance. Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and other state and federal regulations.
\n - 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.
\n - 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.
\n - 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.
\n - Answering calls and providing pertinent information including patient education as directed.
\n - Perform phlebotomy, EKGs, and level one labs. Perform clinic procedures according to policy and procedure. Assist physicians with procedures. Document patient information into the medical record.
\n - 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.
\n - Under the direction and supervision of a physician, administer injectable medication and vaccines when appropriate.
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· High school diploma or equivalent is required.
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· Must have basic computer skills.
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· Knowledge of medical terminology, examination, diagnostic and treatment room responsibilities.
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Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
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· CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire.
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\n - Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
\n - Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal
\n - Act 33 with renewal
\n - Act 34 with renewal
\n - Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal
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UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
Job Tags
Full time, Work at office, Currently hiring, Shift work, Monday to Friday,