UPMC Presbyterian’s Abdominal Transplant department is looking to hire a Full-Time Medical Assistant to join their team to assist in various aspects of patient care (including clerical, environmental, and organizational tasks) to ensure patient satisfaction.

Responsibilities:

Obtain lab/x-ray reports, hospital notes, referral information, etc. Schedule appointments. Verify insurance coverage and patient demographics. Prepare and managing charts to ensure information completed and filed appropriately. 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. Manage inventory of supplies; restocking exam/procedure rooms. Check schedules and organizing patient flow. Accompany patients to exam/procedure room. Collect patient information/history, taking vitals, performing screenings per provider guidelines. Answering calls and providing pertinent information including patient education as directed. Perform phlebotomy, EKG’s, and level one labs. 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. Under the direction and supervision of a physician, administer injectable medication and vaccines when appropriate.