UPMC is currently hiring a flexible and dedicated Medical Assistant to float between multiple primary care and specialty offices in Oil City, Franklin, Seneca, and Shippenville. This unique role offers variety and the opportunity to support diverse patient populations across several locations. Travel is a required and essential part of the position. Candidates should be comfortable working in fast-paced clinical environments and assisting with both front and back-office responsibilities. If you’re a reliable team player with a passion for patient care, we invite you to apply and grow with us.

This full-time position will work Monday through Friday between 8:00am and 4:30pm. Willingness to work at multiple locations is required. The selected candidate will be reimbursed for mileage for this position due to the need to travel to various office locations. We are looking for a candidate who is able to be flexible due to the nature of the position. Prior medical office experience is preferred but not required.

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

Responsibilities:

Check schedules and organizing patient flow. 

Accompany patients to exam/procedure room. 

 

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ssist 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.