Job Description

University of Pittsburgh Physicians is hiring a Part-Time Medical Assistant to help support Margolis Rheumatology. Hours: Typically, Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 7:30 am and 8:00 am to 4:00 pm and 4:30 pm Location: Medical Arts Building at St. Margaret's Hospital Department Details: This role does not accommodate any flexibility in hours. We are unable to work around class schedules, etc. See what being a Medical Assistant can do for UPMC and what UPMC can do for you - it's _more_ than just a job! _Applicants will be placed in the appropriate job title and salary from the Medical Assistant Career Ladder, based on their individual experience and education._ Responsibilities: + 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. + Send/receive patient medical records in accordance with Health Insurance. Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and other state and federal regulations. + 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. + 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. + 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. + Answering calls and providing pertinent information including patient education as directed. + 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. + 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.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 UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

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