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Medical AssistantUPMC University Obstetrics & Gynecology is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant to join our team. This full-time position offers a Monday through Friday daylight schedule, 40 hours per week, with approximately 25% travel to community practice locations in Bethel Park, Clairton, Mt. Oliver, Monroeville, McKeesport, Wexford, and Wilkinsburg. In this role, you will perform a blend of front and back-office responsibilities while providing direct patient care, including vital signs collection, specimen collection, injections, phlebotomy (site-based), non-stress tests (NSTs), and other clinical support functions. You will also assist OB/GYN providers with exams and specialized procedures such as biopsies, birth control insertions, and colposcopies. As part of an academic practice serving a diverse patient population, you will work in a collaborative, team-based environment that encourages learning, cross-training, and meaningful contributions to patient care. This position offers excellent opportunities for career growth and professional development within both the clinical and administrative aspects of the Medical Assistant career path.Responsibilities: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. Schedule appointments. Verify insurance coverage and patient demographics. Prepare and managing charts to ensure information completed and filed appropriately. Other front office responsibilities, as required.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 keeping appropriate records. Manage inventory of supplies; restocking exam/procedure rooms.Check schedules and organizing 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.Answering calls and providing pertinent information including patient education as directed.Perform phlebotomy, EKG's, and level one labs. Perform clinic procedures according to policy and procedure. Assist physicians with procedures. Document patient information into the medical record.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.High school diploma or equivalent is required. Must have basic computer skills and knowledge of medical terminology, examination, diagnostic and treatment room responsibilities. 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 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal Act 33 with renewal Act 34 with renewal Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewalUPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
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pittsburgh, PA, 15213, US
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