Medical Assistant- Latrobe, PA Job at UPMC - Pittsburgh Medical Center, Latrobe, PA

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  • UPMC - Pittsburgh Medical Center
  • Latrobe, PA

Job Description

Job Description

UPMC is dedicated to providing each patient with the right care, in the right way, at the right time, every time. Our Medical Assistants are essential partners in that mission, enhancing the patient experience at UPMC with positivity and integrity. Join us as we provide Life Changing Medicine to our community. 

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UPMC Community Medicine Incorporated is hiring a full-time Medical Assistant to support Westmoreland Center for Internal Medicine located at 3804 Route 30, Latrobe, PA 15650. This role will work Monday through Friday 8:00am-4:30pm or 8:30am to 5pm. Travel for coverage purposes will be required to 310 Donohoe Road, Greensburg, PA 15601.

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Applicants will be placed in the appropriate job title and salary from the Medical Assistant Career Ladder, based on their individual experience and education.

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Responsibilities:

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  • 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.
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  • Send/receive patient medical records in accordance with Health Insurance. Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and other state and federal regulations.
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  • 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.
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  • 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.
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  • 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.
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  • Answering calls and providing pertinent information including patient education as directed.
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  • 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.
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  • Under the direction and supervision of a physician, administer injectable medication and vaccines when appropriate.
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  • Send/receive patient medical records in accordance with Health Insurance. Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and other state and federal regulations.
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  • 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.
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  • 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.
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  • 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.
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  • Answering calls and providing pertinent information including patient education as directed.
  • \n
  • 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.
  • \n
  • 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.
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  • Under the direction and supervision of a physician, administer injectable medication and vaccines when appropriate.
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  • High school diploma or equivalent is required.
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  • 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.

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  • Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
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  • Act 34
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UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

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UPMC has a Center for Engagement and Inclusions that is charged with executing leading-edge and next- generation diversity strategies to advance the organization’s diversity management capability and its national presence as a diversity leader. This includes having Employee Resources Groups, such as PRIDE Health or UPMC ENABLED (Empowering Abilities and Leveraging Difference) Network, that support the implementation of our diversity strategy. 

Job Tags

Full time, Monday to Friday,

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