Medical Assistant I, Northern Medical Assoc. (Sewickley)
Company: UPMC
Location: Sewickley
Posted on: March 19, 2023
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Job Description:
Job Description:
Description UPMC Northern Medical Associates is seeking a Full-Time
Medical Assistant to join their practice. This position works
Monday through Friday, daylight hours, no
evenings/weekends/holidays! Conveniently located and free parking!
Purpose:Assist physicians with various aspects of patient care
(including clerical, environmental, and organizational tasks)
ensuring patient satisfaction.Responsibilities: Check schedules and
organize 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 keep 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 manage
charts to ensure information is completed and filed
appropriately.Other front office responsibilities, as required.
Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent is
required.Successful completion of a Medical Assistant program or
equivalent hospital program, or a minimum of one year of direct
patient care experience is preferred.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 34UPMC is an Equal Opportunity
Employer/Disability/VeteranUPMC has a Center for Engagement and
Inclusion that is charged with executing leading-edge and
next-generation diversity strategies to advance the organization's
diversity management capability and its national presence as a
diversity leader. This includes having Employee Resource Groups,
such as PRIDE Health or UPMC ENABLED (Empowering Abilities and
Leveraging Differences) Network, which support the implementation
of our diversity strategy. Total Rewards More than just competitive
pay and benefits, UPMC's Total Rewards package cares for you in all
areas of life - because we believe that you're at your best when
receiving the support you need: professional, personal, financial,
and more. Our Values At UPMC, we're driven by shared values that
guide our work and keep us accountable to one another. Our Values
of Quality & Safety, Dignity & Respect, Caring & Listening,
Responsibility & Integrity, Excellence & Innovation play a vital
role in creating a cohesive, positive experience for our employees,
patients, health plan members, and community. Ready to join us?
Apply today.
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