Medical Assistant - Foot and Ankle of NWPA
UPMC
**UPMC is excited to invite you to apply for the position of Medical Assistant! This full-time opportunity features a Monday to Friday schedule, with day shift hours from 7AM to 5PM. You’ll have the chance to travel weekly to our Kane and Warren locations, all while enjoying a work-life balance with no weekend or holiday shifts. We are seeking a dedicated individual who is passionate about delivering exceptional patient experiences and thrives in a collaborative team environment. Apply today to join a great team and receive a robust Totals Reward package!!**
**Responsibilities:**
+ Check schedules and organize patient flow, accompanying patients to exam and procedure rooms while assisting with walking, transfers, and dressing.
+ Collect patient information and history, taking vitals and performing screenings per provider guidelines, while relaying instructions to patients and families.
+ Send and receive patient medical records in compliance with HIPAA and other regulations, ensuring confidentiality and security of data.
+ Prepare patient rooms and set up instruments and equipment according to department protocols, maintaining infection control through cleaning between visits.
+ Manage inventory of supplies, restocking exam and procedure rooms, and keeping records of cleaning schedules and maintenance.
+ Perform phlebotomy, EKGs, and level one labs; assist physicians with procedures and document patient information accurately in medical records.
+ Answer calls, provide pertinent information, and educate patients as directed, while verifying insurance coverage and scheduling appointments.
+ Under physician supervision, administer injectable medications and vaccines, ensuring compliance with regulatory agency requirements and UPMC policies.
**Required:**
+ High school diploma or equivalent
+ Must have basic computer skills and knowledge of medical terminology, examination, diagnostic and treatment room responsibilities
**Preferred:**
+ Medical Assistant experience
+ Wound care/post op care experience
**Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:**
CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire
CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire.
Act 31 Mandated Reporter Training within 90 days of hire or transfer
+ Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
+ Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal
+ Act 33 with renewal
+ Act 34 with renewal
+ Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal
**UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran**
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