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UPMC Full-Time Medical Assistant, Expert (UPMC Montefiore) in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

UPMC Montefiore is seeking a skilled and dedicated Full-Time Medical Assistant, Expert to join their team on 9 South. This position offers an exciting opportunity for an experienced medical professional to contribute to our mission of providing exceptional patient care in a dynamic healthcare environment. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting healthcare providers and ensuring seamless patient experiences. This position features 4, 10-hour shifts (7:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.) Mondays - Fridays (no weekends).

  • 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.

  • Accompany and assist patients to exam/procedure room.

  • Collect patient information/history; taking vitals, performing screenings per provider guidelines.

  • Perform phlebotomy, EKG's, and level one labs.

  • Assist physicians with procedures.

  • Document patient information into the medical record.

  • Under the direction and supervision of a physician, administer injectable medication and vaccines when appropriate.

  • Collaborates with care team members to reach population health management goals of improving patient access to care, reducing number of emergency visits, and decreasing readmissions.

  • Telephonic outreach to patients discharged from the hospital or emergency room to schedule follow up appointments and review medications and treatment plans.

  • Make referrals to members of the extended care team and/or notify provider of post discharge needs or discrepancies in plans of care.

  • Assist management staff with supervisory activities.

  • Send/receive patient medical records in accordance with Health Insurance.

  • Obtain lab/x-ray reports, hospital notes, referral information, etc.

  • Schedule appointments.

  • Verify insurance coverage and patient demographics.

  • Comply with requirements of appropriate regulatory agencies (i.e., OSHA, CLIA, PA Department of Health) and maintain strict confidentiality

  • related to medical records and other data.

  • *Performs other duties as assigned.

  • High school diploma or equivalent is required.

  • Successful completion of Medical Assistant program, or equivalent hospital program, OR successful completion and maintenance of certification examination and 1 year of patient care experience, OR two years of direct patient care experience required.

  • Successfully complete the UPMC preceptor training and serve as a preceptor and mentor to newly hired team members.

  • Must be responsible and demonstrate proficiency in all practice category specific tasks. Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances: In lieu of the MAS, relevant bachelor's degree accepted.In lieu of the MAS, relevant bachelor's degree accepted.

  • Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

  • Act 34

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

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