What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant - Plastic Surgery, Mercy position at UPMC?
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, learning opportunities, and a career ladder, we invite you to explore this opportunity!
UPMC Department of Plastic Surgery is looking for a Regular Full-Time Medical Assistant to work at their Mercy location.
This position works 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Monday - Friday, no evenings/weekends/holidays!
Applicants will be placed in the appropriate job title and salary from the Medical Assistant Career Ladder, based on their individual experience and education.
The Medical Assistant will assist physicians with various aspects of patient care (including clerical, environmental, and organizational tasks) ensuring patient satisfaction. The daily tasks will include both front and back office duties, such as taking vital signs, registering patients, scheduling testing, exams, treatments, as well as front desk coverage.
Responsibilities:
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Check schedules and organize patient flow.
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Accompany patients to exam/procedure room. 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.
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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 keep 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.
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Comply with all UPMC Health System policies and procedures.
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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.
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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.
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Schedule appointments.
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Verify insurance coverage and patient demographics.
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Prepare and manage charts to ensure information is completed and filed appropriately.
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Other front office responsibilities, as required.
Salary : $18 - $29
