Medical Assistant - General Internal Medicine Job at UPMC Presbyterian, Canada

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  • UPMC Presbyterian
  • Canada

Job Description

UPMC Presbyterian is hiring a Full-Time Medical Assistant to help support General Internal Medicine, Montefiore 9 South .

Hours: Monday-Friday, 7:30 am- 6:00 pm, 4-ten-hour shifts

Location: General Internal Medicine, Montefiore 9 South

Department Details: This is a fast-paced hospital based primary care outpatient clinic.

See what being a Medical Assistant can do for UPMC and what UPMC can do for you – it’s more than just a job!

Prior experience with the following preferred, but not required: Direct Patient Care, Obtaining Vitals, Specimen Collection.

Applicants will be placed in the appropriate job title and salary from the Medical Assistant Career Ladder, based on their individual experience and education .

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, 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.
  • 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.

Job Tags

Full time, Monday to Friday, Shift work,

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