Medical Assistant

UPMC • Pittsburgh, PA • 1h ago

Are you passionate about patient care? Do you thrive in a hands-on healthcare environment? At UPMC Hillman Cancer Center, we're dedicated to making a difference. As a Medical Assistant, you'll work alongside our Life Changers to provide high-quality patient care. Build meaningful relationships with patients and create a safe, comforting environment.

Position: Full-Time Medical Assistant with the Mario Lemieux Center at Hillman in Shadyside (Pittsburgh, PA)

Schedule: Monday through Friday, daylight hours

No evenings, weekends, or holidays are required!

In this role, you will assist physicians with patient care, including clerical, environmental, and organizational tasks, take vital signs, register patients, schedule testing, exams, and treatments, maintain stocked supplies, and ensure clean exam rooms.

Why Choose UPMC?

We prioritize patient well-being and employee satisfaction.

Discover the array of benefits awaiting you as a UPMC team member on our blog (https://mycareer.upmc.com/10benefits/) including tuition reimbursement of up to $6,000 per academic year at any accredited institution for you and your dependents.

Progress through our dedicated Medical Assistant career ladder, designed to cater to various levels of education and experience.

Join our mission to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients. Apply today and take the next step in your healthcare career with UPMC Hillman Cancer Center!

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.

Prior medical assistant experience or patient care experience highly preferred.

Must have basic computer skills and knowledge of medical terminology, examination, diagnostic and treatment room responsibilities.

Applicants will be placed in the appropriate job title & salary based on their experience and education.

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)

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UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

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