- Join our team of Life Changers! UPMC is hiring a full-time Medical Assistant, Senior to support the Stull, Jarvis and Spinola Internal Medicine Associates practice located at Magee - Women's Hospital, Pittsburgh . *Job title and salary will be based on qualifications and career ladder requirements. Shift/Hours: Monday
- Friday from 8:30am
- 5:00pm. No weekends or holidays! 25% or more travel will be required to assist other off-site Stull, Jarvis and Spinola Internal Medicine Associates locations for staffing needs. *Manager will discuss further during interview Opportunities for growth, excellent benefits, a pleasant work environment, and friendly team are just a few of our perks. Apply today! What Makes This Department Unique? Our team offers a dynamic and diverse clinical experience that extends beyond a traditional internal medicine practice. In addition to supporting primary care patients, team members have the opportunity to work with the Magee
- Women's Hospital Pre
- Operative Center, where they can expand their clinical skills through phlebotomy, EKGs, and interactions with patients from a wide range of specialties requiring medical clearance prior to surgery. We also collaborate closely with the UPMC Chronic Pain team, providing exposure to a specialized patient population and the opportunity to work alongside multidisciplinary healthcare professionals. This variety allows team members to broaden their clinical knowledge and gain experience in multiple areas of patient care. Located within Magee
- Women's Hospital, our office offers the convenience of being part of a larger hospital community with easy access to on-site amenities, including the cafeteria, gift shop, outdoor garden, and the beloved turtle pond. Combining a supportive team environment, diverse clinical experiences, and a unique hospital setting, our department provides excellent opportunities for professional growth and career development.
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, EKGs, 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 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. Prior medical assistant, clinical, or direct patient care experience highly preferred Prior EPIC or Electronic medical Record experience preferred 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 UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran