Medical Assistant- Northern Gastroenterology Associates - Full-time

pUPMC Community Medicine Incorporated is hiring a full-time Medical Assistant to support Northern Gastroenterology Associates located at 5500 Brooktree Road STE 201 Wexford, PA 15090. This role will work Monday through Friday 6:45am-7:30am to 3:15pm-4:00pm. Travel will be required to Babcock Boulevard office: 3285 Babcock Boulevard Pittsburgh PA 15237./p pSee what being a Medical Assistant can do for UPMC and what UPMC can do for Medical Assistants – it’s more than just a job!/p pWhat Can You Bring to UPMC?/p ul type="disc" liContribute to UPMC’s mission of Life Changing Medicine/li liSet the standards for the level and quality of care for the care delivery team/li liProvide patient care activities for a group of patients and their families through the application of independent judgment, communication, and collaboration with all team members./li liEstablish and maintain collaborative relationships with physicians, other health care providers, patients, and their families, to achieve desired patient outcomes throughout the continuum of care./li liDemonstrate a commitment to the community and to your health care profession/li /ul pWhat Can UPMC Do for You?/p ul type="disc" liA career path that provides you with the right experience to be successful in the position you want to obtain now and, in the future/li liHealth and welfare benefits like medical, vision, dental, and life and disability, and an exceptional retirement program/li liWork life balance to help manage other important aspects of your life such as: PTO, wellness programs, paid parental leave/li liCompetitive pay for the work that you do – base pay, merit, and premium pay/li /ul pApplicants will be placed in the appropriate job title and salary from the Medical Assistant Career Ladder, based on their individual experience and education./p pbResponsibilities:/b/p ul liCheck 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./li liSend/receive patient medical records in accordance with Health Insurance. Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and other state and federal regulations./li liPrepare 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./li liComply 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./li liPerform 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./li liAnswering calls and providing pertinent information including patient education as directed./li liObtain 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./li liUnder the direction and supervision of a physician, administer injectable medication and vaccines when appropriate./li liSend/receive patient medical records in accordance with Health Insurance. Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and other state and federal regulations./li liObtain 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./li liPrepare 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./li liCheck 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./li liAnswering calls and providing pertinent information including patient education as directed./li liPerform 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./li liComply 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./li liUnder the direction and supervision of a physician, administer injectable medication and vaccines when appropriate./li /ulbr ul liHigh school diploma or equivalent is required./li liMust have basic computer skills and knowledge of medical terminology, examination, diagnostic and treatment room responsibilities.brbrbLicensure, Certifications, and Clearances:/bbrCPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hirebrbrCPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire.brbr/li liBasic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)/li liAct 34/li /ul pbUPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran/b/p pb/b/p