Medical Assistant- Pulmonary Partners, McCandless

UPMC Community Medicine Incorporated is hiring a full-time Medical Assistant to join their Pulmonary Partners team located at Passavant, McCandless! This position works Monday through Friday from 7 : 30 am to 4 : 00 pm.

Free parking! This is a fast-paced pulmonary office with a great team environment.

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 :

• Guides workflow and / or assigns tasks to other clinical staff.
• Assist management staff with supervisory activities. Participates in the creation and implementation of departmental goals, processes, and procedures.

Mentors, orients, and provides ongoing training to current and new staff members.

• Serve as the department super user for Epic Care.
• Work directly with the Manager to identify opportunities for improvement with regard to Clinical / Non-Clinical functions, Infection Control Procedures, and Patient Assessments.
• Guide routine meetings with staff to communicate procedural changes to improve service quality and patient safety.
• Must be responsible and demonstrate proficiency in all practice category-specific tasks.
• Send / receive patient medical records following 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 manage charts to ensure information is completed and filed appropriately. Other front office responsibilities, as required.

Prepare patient rooms, and 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 the scheduled maintenance program and keep appropriate records. Manage inventory of supplies; restocking exam / procedure rooms.

Check schedules and organize patient flow. Accompany patients to the exam / procedure room. Assist patients with walking, transfers, dressing, collecting specimens, preparing for exams, etc.

Collect patient information / history; take vitals, performing screenings per provider guidelines. Relay instructions to patients / families.

May provide more individualized patient / family education and supportive counseling as needed.

• Answering calls and providing pertinent information including patient education as directed.
• Under the direction and supervision of a physician, administer injectable medication and vaccines when appropriate.
• Perform phlebotomy, EKG's, and level one labs. Perform clinic procedures according to policy and procedure. Assist physicians with procedures.

Document patient information in the medical record.

Comply with the 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.

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Successful completion of Medical Assistant Program or equivalent hospital program (LPN / RN / EMT)
• OR successful completion of certification examination (AMT, AAMA, NAHP, NCCT, or NHA)
• OR at least 1 year of patient care experience.
• Must be responsible and demonstrate proficiency in three practice category specific tasks.
• 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

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