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UPMC Medical Assistant - Gynecological Oncology in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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Are you a Medical Assistant interested in a career that provides plenty of opportunity for growth and development? If you're passionate about patient care and looking for a career that offers great benefits and plenty of room for growth, we invite you to explore a Medical Assistant title today!
Magee - Women's Hospital of UPMC is hiring a Full-Time Medical Assistant to support their Gynecologic Oncology Clinic.
Day Shift - 8 hours per day/40 hours per week. No weekend or holiday requirements currently. *Hours may be subject to change based on business needs.
Excellent benefits, a pleasant work environment, and friendly team are just a few of our perks. Apply today!
Purpose:
Assist physicians with various aspects of patient care (including clerical, environmental, and organizational tasks) ensuring patient satisfaction.
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, EKGs, 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.
Successful completion of Medical Assistant program or equivalent hospital program or minimum of one year of direct patient care experience preferred.
Recent Medical Assistant graduates/externs are welcome to apply as well!
Any direct patient care experience preferred
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.
Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
Act 34 with renewal
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran