Medical Assistant - Magee Admin, West Mifflin (Part-time)

UPMC•West Mifflin, PA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Looking to join a team of life changers? UPMC is hiring a part-time Medical Assistant (20 hours per week) to support our Magee Women's Admin team in West Mifflin. Job title and salary will be based on qualifications and career ladder requirements. Shift/Hours: 3 days a week, no set days but can be from Monday-Friday. Shifts can start anywhere from 6:30am-7:30am and go until 3:00pm-4:00pm, No Weekends or Holidays! Potential travel to our Lebanon Church Road office to assist when needed. Free parking, room for growth/career ladders, excellent benefits, a pleasant work environment, and friendly team are just a few of our perks. Apply today!

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent is required.
Must have basic computer skills and knowledge of medical terminology, examination, diagnostic and treatment room responsibilities.
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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Nice To Haves

Previous medical assistant and/or direct patient care experience highly preferred

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, EKGs, 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.
Maintain strict confidentiality related to medical records and other data.
Comply with all UPMC Health System policies and procedures.