Medical Assistant- AFP

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!

UPMC is looking for a Medical Assistant to work at our Altoona Family Physicians office! Previous Medical Assistant experience is preferred!

The schedule is Monday through Friday, daylight hours, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM.

Purpose:

Assist physicians with various aspects of patient care (including clerical, environmental, and organizational tasks) ensuring patient satisfaction.

Responsibilities:

• Answering calls and providing pertinent information including patient education as directed.

• 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.

• Check schedules and organize patient flow. Accompanied patients to the exam/procedure room. Assist patients as needed with walking, transfers, dressing, collecting specimens, preparing for exams, etc. Collect patient information/history; take vitals, and perform screenings per provider guidelines. Relay instructions to patients/families.

• 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 manage charts to ensure information is completed and filed appropriately. Other front office responsibilities, as required.

• Perform phlebotomy, EKGs, and level one labs. Perform clinic procedures according to policy and procedure. Assist physicians with procedures. Document patient information in the medical record.

• Send/receive patient medical records by Health Insurance. Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and other state and federal regulations.

• Prepare patient rooms, and 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 the scheduled maintenance program and keep appropriate records. Manage inventory of supplies; restocking exam/procedure rooms.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED required

• Successful completion of the Medical Assistant program preferred or equivalent hospital program or a minimum of one year of direct patient care experience.

• Must have basic computer skills and knowledge of medical terminology, examination, diagnostic, and treatment room responsibilities.

• Women's health experience/knowledge is preferred.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

CPR is 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 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