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Medical Assistant - GLPP Pulmonology

UPMC -
Jamestown, NY

Job Details

Full-time
$18.59 - $27.96 an hour
8 days ago

Benefits

Paid parental leave
Dental insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave

Qualifications

Computer operation
High school diploma or GED
Computer skills
Medical terminology

Full Job Description

GLPP Pulmonology is seeking a Medical Assistant to join their team! This full-time position will work Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 4:30pm. No holidays, evenings or weekends are required. This position will be cross trained to work as a Medical Assistant and Office Assistant, covering both patient rooming and vitals as well as front desk functions such as check-in and check-out and appointment scheduling.

Title and starting pay rate of this position may vary based on years of experience.

What Can UPMC Do for You?

A career path that provides you with the right experience to be successful in the position you want to obtain now and, in the future
Health and welfare benefits like medical, vision, dental, and life and disability, and an exceptional retirement program
Work life balance to help manage other important aspects of your life such as: PTO, wellness programs, paid parental leave
Competitive pay for the work that you do

Responsibilities:

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.
Send/receive patient medical records in accordance with Health Insurance. Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and other state and federal regulations.
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.
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.
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.
Answering calls and providing pertinent information including patient education as directed.
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.
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)
NYS Staff Exclusion List (NYSEL)

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

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