Medical Assistant - West Mifflin

$34,819 - $53,186/Yr

University of Pittsburgh Medical Center - West Mifflin, PA

Part-time

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 involves assisting patients with various tasks, managing patient flow, and ensuring compliance with health regulations while maintaining a high standard of care. This position offers opportunities for professional growth and development within a supportive workplace.

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; take vitals, perform 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; restock 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, EKGs, and level one labs.
• Assist physicians with procedures and 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 and schedule appointments.
• Verify insurance coverage and patient demographics.
• Prepare and manage charts to ensure information is completed and filed appropriately.
• Administer injectable medication and vaccines under the direction of a physician.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Basic computer skills and knowledge of medical terminology, examination, diagnostic and treatment room responsibilities.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification.
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Benefits

• Competitive benefits package
• Opportunities for professional growth and development