Medical Assistant

The

salary range for this position is $17.38-$26.69 based on

experience.

UPMC is committed to investing in you – financially, personally, and professionally – starting on day one of your career. Here’s how we support our employees:

Generous Sign-On Bonus of $1,500 Generous Paid Time Off annually, plus seven paid holidays

each year.

Dedicated career ladders, including an updated Medical Assistant ladder, allowing you to achieve your highest potential while rewarding you for your

experience.

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. Obtain lab/x-ray reports, hospital notes, referral information, etc. Complete forms/requisitions as needed. Prepare and managing charts to ensure information completed and filed appropriately. Schedule appointments. Verify insurance coverage and patient demographics. 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. Manage inventory of supplies; restocking exam/procedure rooms. Check schedules and organizing patient flow. Answering calls and providing pertinent information including patient

education as directed. Perform clinic procedures according to policy and procedure. Perform phlebotomy, EKG's, and level one labs. Assist physicians with procedures. 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. Other front office

responsibilities, as required. Performs in accordance with system-wide competencies/behaviors. Performs other

duties as assigned.

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 of 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:

All clearances must be dated within 90 days of hire

Basic Life Support (BLS) Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Medical Assistant Act 33 with renewal Act 34 with renewal Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal

Upmc Is An

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran">