Medical Assistant - Pediatric Primary Care Job at University of Pittsburgh Physicians, Pittsburgh, PA

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  • University of Pittsburgh Physicians
  • Pittsburgh, PA

Job Description

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 and plenty of room for growth, we invite you to explore this opportunity today! 

The University of Pittsburgh Physicians (UPP) is hiring a full-time Medical Assistant to join their Pediatric Primary Care office in Oakland! The Oakland Primary Care Center is a part of General Academic Pediatrics division within University of Pittsburgh Physicians. We currently operate a primary care clinic in addition to a newborn clinic, and a walk-in clinic to ensure we are meeting all patient needs. Our team here consists of 40+ providers, nurses, MA’s, dental services, behavior therapy, WIC, and more. We provide exceptional, holistic, pediatric care for our families and are continuing to grow.

Our Medical Assistants utilize their skills and training to collect patient information/history; take vitals, perform procedures such as medication administration and immunization under physician supervision and per clinic policy/procedures, perform phlebotomy and point of care testing, document patient information in the medical record and clean exam rooms/ between patient visits to maintain infection control standards.

Hours for this position will be Monday through Friday, primarily daylight hours.  No holidays required! Shifts can be 8 or 10 hours, Monday-Friday between 8am-730pm depending on staffing needs.  Previous Medical Assistant experience is preferred!  

Applicants will be placed in the appropriate job title and salary from the Medical Assistant Career Ladder, based on their individual experience and education.

Responsibilities:

  • Send/receive patient medical records in accordance with Health Insurance. Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and other state and federal regulations.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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). Maintain strict confidentiality related to medical records and other data. Comply with all UPMC Health System policies and procedures.
  • Under the direction and supervision of a physician, administer injectable medication and vaccines when appropriate.

Job Tags

Full time, Work at office, Monday to Friday, Shift work,

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