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Medical Assistant - Wound Center
- UPMC (Erie, PA)
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Full-Time Medical Assistant | Wound Center
UPMC Hamot, a Magnet-designated hospital, is looking for a full-time Medical Assistant to join the Wound Center team. The Medical Assistant (MA) plays a vital role in supporting providers and nursing staff by delivering high-quality clinical and administrative care to patients.
Schedule & Work Environment
+ Full-time, 8-hour shifts with start times that may fluctuate between 7:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m. or 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
+ No weekends, evenings, holidays, or on-call requirements
+ Opportunity to work with innovative wound care treatments alongside a strong, collaborative clinical team
One (1) year of prior patient care or Medical Assistant experience is highly preferred.
_Job title and salary will be determined based upon qualifications and career ladder requirements._
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.
+ 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
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