Medical Assistant

3 weeks ago


Altoona, Pennsylvania, United States UPMC Full time

Job Summary:

UPMC is seeking a Medical Assistant to work at our Altoona Family Physicians office. As a Medical Assistant, you will assist physicians with various aspects of patient care, ensuring patient satisfaction.

Responsibilities:

  • Answering calls and providing pertinent information, including patient education as directed.
  • Complying with requirements of appropriate regulatory agencies, such as OSHA, CLIA, and the PA Department of Health.
  • Maintaining strict confidentiality related to medical records and other data.
  • Complying with all UPMC Health System policies and procedures.
  • Checking schedules and organizing patient flow.
  • Accompanying patients to the exam/procedure room and assisting them as needed.
  • Collecting patient information/history, taking vitals, and performing screenings per provider guidelines.
  • Relaying instructions to patients/families.
  • Obtaining lab/x-ray reports, hospital notes, referral information, and completing forms/requisitions as needed.
  • Scheduling appointments and verifying insurance coverage and patient demographics.
  • Preparing and managing charts to ensure information is completed and filed appropriately.
  • Performing phlebotomy, EKGs, and level one labs.
  • Documenting patient information in the medical record.

Requirements:

  • 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.
  • Basic computer skills and knowledge of medical terminology, examination, diagnostic, and treatment room responsibilities.

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.

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