What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant - Summit Family Practice position at UPMC?
Join the team at UPMC's Summit Family Practice as a Medical Assistant and become an essential part of providing high-quality care to our patients. In this role, you’ll assist with patient flow, prepare rooms, gather patient histories, and perform vital clinical procedures, all while ensuring a smooth and efficient office environment. You’ll work closely with our providers to assist in exams, take vitals, and contribute to the overall patient experience. Our practice features a large office with a dedicated team that values collaboration and patient care—if you're passionate about making an impact in a dynamic, supportive setting, we encourage you to apply today!
This is a full-time position offering a Monday through Friday schedule, from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, with no weekends or holidays required, providing an excellent work-life balance. A background as a Medical Assistant or Patient Care Technician is preferred but not required.
Responsibilities:
- 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.
- Send/receive patient medical records in accordance with Health Insurance. Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and other state and federal regulations.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Answering calls and providing pertinent information including patient education as directed.
- 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.
- Under the direction and supervision of a physician, administer injectable medication and vaccines when appropriate.
Salary : $18 - $27
