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UPMC Steel City Internal Medicine is hiring a full-time Medical Assistant to help in their fast-paced office.

Schedule/Hours: Office hours are from 8am-6pm. This is a daylight that works Monday-Friday from 8am to 4:30pm or 9am to 6:30pm.

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