Medical Assistant GYN ONC

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