Medical Assistant- UPMC Mercy Occunet

05 Jun 2024

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DescriptionUPMC Mercy is hiring a Full-Time Medical Assistant to work in our Mercy Occunet Department at our Pittsburgh location! This position will work Monday-Friday, 7am- 3:30pm. No weekends or holidays!Assist physicians with various aspects of patient care (including clerical, environmental, and organizational tasks) ensuring patient satisfaction. In addition to core Medical Assistant responsibilities, serves as lead person for the team regarding day-to-day workflow issues or office procedures.Responsibilities:Work directly with Manager to identify opportunities for improvement in Clinical/Non-Clinical functions, Infection Control Procedures, and Patient Assessments

Must be responsible and demonstrate proficiency in all practice category specific tasks

Obtain lab/x-ray reports, hospital notes, referral information, etc. Complete forms/requisitions as needed. Schedule appointments. Verify insurance coverage and patient demographics.

Perform phlebotomy, EKGs, and level one labs. Perform clinic procedures according to policy and procedure. Assist physicians with procedures. Document patient information in the medical record.

Guide routine meetings with staff to communicate procedural changes to improve service quality and patient safety

Guides workflow and/or assigns tasks to other clinical staff.

Serve as the department super user for Epic Care.

Answering calls, and providing pertinent information including patient education as directed.

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.

Check schedules and organize patient flow. Accompany patients to the exam/procedure room. Assist patients as needed 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.

Send/receive patient medical records by Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and other state and federal regulations.

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.

Prepare and managing 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.

QualificationsHigh school diploma or equivalent is required.

Successful completion of the Medical Assistant program preferred or equivalent hospital program or a minimum of one year of direct patient care experience.

Must have basic computer skills and knowledge of medical terminology, examination, diagnostic, and treatment room responsibilities.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:CPR is required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hireBasic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

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UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/VeteranREQNUMBER: 336157105

Full-time
  • ID: #42461697
  • State: Pennsylvania Pittsburgh 15201 Pittsburgh USA
  • City: Pittsburgh
  • Salary: USD TBD TBD
  • Showed: 2022-06-05
  • Deadline: 2022-08-04
  • Category: Et cetera