Medical Assistant

Responsibilities: Checks schedules and organizing patient flow.
Accompany patients to exam/procedure room.
Assists patients as needed with walking, transfers, dressing, collecting specimens, preparing for exam, etc.
Collects patient information/history; taking vitals, performing screenings per provider guidelines.
Relays instructions to patients/families.
Sends/receives patient medical records in accordance with Health Insurance.
Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and other state and federal regulations.
Prepares patient rooms, set up instruments and equipment according to department protocol.
Cleans exam/procedure rooms, instruments and equipment between patient visits to maintain infection control.
Cleans according to scheduled maintenance program and keeping appropriate records.
Manages inventory of supplies; restocking exam/procedure rooms.
Complies with requirements of appropriate regulatory agencies (i.
e.
OSHA, CLIA, PA Department of Health).
Maintains strict confidentiality related to medical records and other data.
Complies with all UPMC Health System policies and procedures.
Performs phlebotomy, EKG's, and level one labs.
Performs clinic procedures according to policy and procedure.
Assists physicians with procedures.
Document patient information into the medical record.
Answerings calls and providing pertinent information including patient education as directed.
Obtains lab/x-ray reports, hospital notes, referral information, etc.
Completes forms/requisitions as needed.
Schedules appointments.
Verifies insurance coverage and patient demographics.
Prepares 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.
Obtains lab/x-ray reports, hospital notes, referral information, etc.
Completes forms/requisitions as needed.
Schedule appointments.
Verifies insurance coverage and patient demographics.
Prepares 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.
Checks schedules and organizing patient flow.
Accompanies patients to exam/procedure room.
Assists patients as needed with walking, transfers, dressing, collecting specimens, preparing for exam, etc.
Collects patient information/history, taking vitals, performing screenings per provider guidelines.
Relays instructions to patients/families.
Answering calls and providing pertinent information including patient education as directed.
Performs phlebotomy, EKG's, and level one labs.
Performs clinic procedures according to policy and procedure.
Assists physicians with procedures.
Documents patient information into the medical record.
Complies 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.
Qualifications: 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 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) UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran