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UPMC Community Medicine Incorporated is hiring a full-time Medical Assistant to join their team at the Lemieux Sports Complex! Enjoy free parking and a cafe on-site!

Shift/Hours: This position works Monday through Friday from 7:30am-4:30pm / mid shift hours will be required from 10am-6:30pm occasionally. No weekends or holidays required!

Some travel to Passavant-McCandless locations may be required to assist with team/staffing needs.

Apply today and be a part of this great team!

Responsibilities:

+ Check schedules and organize patient flow.

+ Accompanied patients to the exam/procedure room.

+ Assist patients with walking, transfers, dressing, collecting specimens, preparing for exams, etc.

+ Collect patient information/history; take vitals, performing screenings per provider guidelines.

+ Relay instructions to patients/families.

+ Send/receive patient medical records per the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and other state and federal regulations.

+ Prepare patient rooms and 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 the scheduled maintenance program and keep appropriate records.

+ Manage inventory of supplies; restocking exam/procedure rooms.

+ Comply with the 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, EKGs, and level one labs.

+ Perform clinic procedures according to policy and procedure.

+ Assist physicians with procedures.

+ Document patient information in 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 manage charts to ensure information is 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 with renewal

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran