Medical Assistant - West Mifflin

$34,819 - $53,186/Yr

University of Pittsburgh Medical Center - West Mifflin, PA

Part-time - Entry Level

West Mifflin, PA

Hospitals

About the position

The Medical Assistant position at UPMC's West Mifflin facility is a part-time role focused on providing hands-on support in a collaborative team environment. The role emphasizes excellent work-life balance and offers opportunities for professional growth in both technical and managerial aspects. The Medical Assistant will be responsible for various patient care tasks, ensuring compliance with health regulations, and maintaining a clean and organized clinical environment.

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 HIPAA and other 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.
• 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.
• Perform phlebotomy, EKG's, and level one labs.
• Assist physicians with procedures.
• Document patient information into the medical record.
• Answer calls and provide pertinent information including patient education as directed.
• Obtain lab/x-ray reports, hospital notes, referral information, etc.
• Complete forms/requisitions as needed.
• Schedule appointments and verify insurance coverage and patient demographics.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Basic computer skills.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• BLS Certification or CPR certification.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits package
• Opportunities for professional growth