Medical Assistant- Butler, PA

%3Cp%3E%3Cmeta content=%22text/html; charset=us-ascii%22 http-equiv=%22Content-Type%22%3E%3Cstyle%3E%0Aa {%0A text-decoration: none;%0A color: #464feb;%0A}%0Atr th, tr td {%0A border: 1px solid #e6e6e6;%0A}%0Atr th {%0A background-color: #f5f5f5;%0A}%0A%3C/style%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cdiv style=%22font-family:%27Segoe UI%27;font-size:14px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;line-height:20px;%22%3EUPMC is hiring a Medical Assistant to support our practice located at 109 Clearview Circle, Butler, PA 16001, with initial training provided at UPMC Passavant Cranberry Medical Office West, 20130 Route 19, Suite 2200, Cranberry Township, PA 16066. This full-time position offers daylight hours Monday through Friday, with schedules of 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM or 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM, promoting a healthy work-life balance. The Medical Assistant will play a key role in delivering exceptional patient care by rooming patients, obtaining and documenting vital signs, pre-charting patient information, assisting physicians during exams and procedures, cleaning and stocking exam rooms, and performing scope cleaning according to established protocols. This role requires approximately 20% travel to support operational needs. Join a collaborative team dedicated to providing high-quality, patient-centered care while advancing your career within UPMC.%3C/div%3E%3Cp style=%22font-family:Calibri;font-size:11.0pt;margin-bottom:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-top:0in;%22%3EApplicants will be placed in the appropriate job title and salary from the Medical Assistant Career Ladder, based on their individual experience and education.%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cstrong%3EResponsibilities:%3C/strong%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3ECheck 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.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3ESend/receive patient medical records in accordance with Health Insurance. Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and other state and federal regulations.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EPrepare 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.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EComply 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.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EPerform phlebotomy, EKG%27s, and level one labs. Perform clinic procedures according to policy and procedure. Assist physicians with procedures. Document patient information into the medical record.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EAnswering calls and providing pertinent information including patient education as directed.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EObtain 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.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EUnder the direction and supervision of a physician, administer injectable medication and vaccines when appropriate.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3ESend/receive patient medical records in accordance with Health Insurance. Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and other state and federal regulations.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EObtain 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.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EPrepare 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.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3ECheck 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.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EAnswering calls and providing pertinent information including patient education as directed.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EPerform phlebotomy, EKG%27s, and level one labs. Perform clinic procedures according to policy and procedure. Assist physicians with procedures. Document patient information into the medical record.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EComply 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.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EUnder the direction and supervision of a physician, administer injectable medication and vaccines when appropriate.%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
•  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
  
  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 renewal

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

Job Details
Primary Location: USA-PA-Pittsburgh
Work Locations: Passavant Prof Building, 9104 Babcock Blvd, 15237
Business Unit: UPMC Community Medicine Incorporated
Schedule: Regular, Full-Time
Shift: Day Job, Monday-Friday 7:00am–3:30pm OR 7:30am -4:00pm
Travel: Yes, 20 % of the Time
Union: No
Salary Range: 18.59, 27.96