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Join our team of Life Changers!

UPMC is hiring a Casual, Medical Assistant for various levels of experience to support the office in Newport.

This is NOT a full-time position, but a casual position so your hours will fluctuate depending on office needs.

Hours for this position are between Monday-Friday 7:00am-4:30pm.

No holidays or weekends!

50% of travel is required to support other locations with vacations and call-offs.

The salary for this position is between $18.12-$27.76/hour.

Job title and salary will be based on qualifications and career ladder requirements.

Responsibilities:

+ Check schedules and organizing patient flow.

+ 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.

+ Send/receive patient medical records in accordance with Health Insurance.

+ Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and other state and federal regulations.

+ Prepare and clean patient, exam, and procedure rooms, instruments and equipment between patient visits to maintain infection control.

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

+ Comply with requirements of appropriate regulatory agencies (i.e. OSHA, CLIA, PA Department of Health).

+ 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.

+ 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.

+ 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.

Medical Assistant:

+ High school diploma or equivalent is required.

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

Medical Assistant, Senior:

+ High school diploma or equivalent is required.

+ Successful completion of Medical Assistant Program or equivalent hospital program (LPN/RN/EMT)

+ OR successful completion of certification examination (AMT, AAMA, NAHP, NCCT or NHA)

+ OR at least 1-year prior patient care experience required.

+ Must be responsible and demonstrate proficiency in three practice category specific tasks

+ 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)

+ Act 34

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran