UPMC

Medical Assistant - Lakefront Primary Care

UPMC, Erie

Join our dedicated team at UPMC's Lakefront Primary Care as a Medical Assistant, where you'll play a key role in delivering exceptional patient care in a collaborative, supportive environment. We're seeking candidates with strong clinical skills, including taking vitals, administering immunizations, and performing EKGs, as well as computer proficiency in Epic . Excellent communication skills and a team-oriented mindset are highly valued as we work together to provide the best patient experience possible. If you're ready to make a difference every day while growing your career, we invite you to apply today!

This position will work Monday through Friday, with shifts scheduled between the hours of 7:00am and 5:00pm. No holidays, evenings or weekends are required, providing a great work-life balance!

Title and starting pay rate of this position may vary based on years of experience.

Responsibilities:

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Check schedules and organizing patient flow.
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Accompany patients to exam/procedure room.
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Assist patients as needed with walking, transfers, dressing, collecting specimens, preparing for exam, etc.
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Collect patient information/history; taking vitals, performing screenings per provider guidelines.
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Relay instructions to patients/families.
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Send/receive patient medical records in accordance with Health Insurance. Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and other state and federal regulations.
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Prepare patient rooms, set up instruments and equipment according to department protocol.
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Clean exam/procedure rooms, instruments and equipment between patient visits to maintain infection control.
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Clean according to scheduled maintenance program and keeping appropriate records.
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Manage inventory of supplies; restocking exam/procedure rooms.
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Comply with requirements of appropriate regulatory agencies (i.e. OSHA, CLIA, PA Department of Health).
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Maintain strict confidentiality related to medical records and other data. Comply with all UPMC Health System policies and procedures.
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Perform phlebotomy, EKG's, and level one labs.
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Perform clinic procedures according to policy and procedure. Assist physicians with procedures.
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Document patient information into the medical record.
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Answering calls and providing pertinent information including patient education as directed.
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Obtain lab/x-ray reports, hospital notes, referral information, etc.
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Complete forms/requisitions as needed. Schedule appointments.
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Verify insurance coverage and patient demographics.
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Prepare and managing charts to ensure information completed and filed appropriately.
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Other front office responsibilities, as required.
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Under the direction and supervision of a physician, administer injectable medication and vaccines when appropriate.
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High school diploma or equivalent is required.
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Must have basic computer skills and knowledge of medical terminology, examination, diagnostic and treatment room responsibilities. Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
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CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire.
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Act 31 Mandated Reporter Training within 90 days of hire or transfer
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Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
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Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal
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Act 33 with renewal
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Act 34 with renewal
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Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal
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UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran