By joining our team as a Medical Assistant, you will be working along an experienced and excited group of staff invested in delivering a quality patient experience. Your role will have a direct patient impact through obtaining prior authorizations, scheduling, and working closely with the entire Endocrinology division to produce necessary provider, nurse, and diabetes educator visits. **Responsibilities:** + Send/receive patient medical records in accordance with Health Insurance. + 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. + 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. + 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). + Under the direction and supervision of a physician, administer injectable medication and vaccines when appropriate. + High school diploma or equivalent is required. + Must have basic computer skills and knowledge of medical terminology, examination, diagnostic and treatment room responsibilities. **Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:** CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire. + Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) + Act 34 **UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran**