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UPMC Full-Time Medical Assistant, Expert (UPMC Montefiore) in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
UPMC Montefiore is seeking a skilled and dedicated Full-Time Medical Assistant, Expert to join their team on 9 South. This position offers an exciting opportunity for an experienced medical professional to contribute to our mission of providing exceptional patient care in a dynamic healthcare environment. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting healthcare providers and ensuring seamless patient experiences. This position features 4, 10-hour shifts (7:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.) Mondays - Fridays (no weekends).
Prepare and managing charts to ensure information completed and filed appropriately.
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.
Manage inventory of supplies; restocking exam/procedure rooms.
Accompany and assist patients to exam/procedure room.
Collect patient information/history; taking vitals, performing screenings per provider guidelines.
Perform phlebotomy, EKG's, and level one labs.
Assist physicians with procedures.
Document patient information into the medical record.
Under the direction and supervision of a physician, administer injectable medication and vaccines when appropriate.
Collaborates with care team members to reach population health management goals of improving patient access to care, reducing number of emergency visits, and decreasing readmissions.
Telephonic outreach to patients discharged from the hospital or emergency room to schedule follow up appointments and review medications and treatment plans.
Make referrals to members of the extended care team and/or notify provider of post discharge needs or discrepancies in plans of care.
Assist management staff with supervisory activities.
Send/receive patient medical records in accordance with Health Insurance.
Obtain lab/x-ray reports, hospital notes, referral information, etc.
Schedule appointments.
Verify insurance coverage and patient demographics.
Comply with requirements of appropriate regulatory agencies (i.e., OSHA, CLIA, PA Department of Health) and maintain strict confidentiality
related to medical records and other data.
*Performs other duties as assigned.
High school diploma or equivalent is required.
Successful completion of Medical Assistant program, or equivalent hospital program, OR successful completion and maintenance of certification examination and 1 year of patient care experience, OR two years of direct patient care experience required.
Successfully complete the UPMC preceptor training and serve as a preceptor and mentor to newly hired team members.
Must be responsible and demonstrate proficiency in all practice category specific tasks. Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances: In lieu of the MAS, relevant bachelor's degree accepted.In lieu of the MAS, relevant bachelor's degree accepted.
Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
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UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran