Medical Assistant (Heart & Vascular Institute)
UPMC
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ANCC Magnet designated UPMC Passavant is currently hiring a Full-Time Medical Assistant to support our Heart and Vascular Institute at the McCandless location.
Shift Details:
+ Monday - Friday 7:30 - 4pm
+ No weekends or holidays
+ Approximately 25% travel required
+ Shifts will be further discussed during the interview
**Responsibilities:**
+ Check schedules and coordinate patient flow.
+ Escort patients to exam/procedure rooms.
+ Assist with patient mobility, dressing, specimen collection, and exam prep.
+ Take vitals, collect patient history, and perform screenings per guidelines.
+ Perform phlebotomy, EKGs, Level 1 labs, and other clinic procedures per policy.
+ Assist physicians during procedures.
+ Administer injectable medications and vaccines under physician supervision.
+ Document patient info in the medical record.
+ Relay instructions to patients and families.
+ Answer calls and provide patient education as directed.
+ Obtain lab/x-ray reports, hospital notes, referral details etc.
+ Complete forms/requisitions as needed.
+ Send/receive medical records in accordance with HIPAA and other regulations.
+ Prepare rooms and set up instruments/equipment per department protocol.
+ Clean rooms, instruments, and equipment between visits to maintain infection control.
+ Follow scheduled cleaning and maintenance routines and maintain records.
+ Manage and restock supplies in exam/procedure rooms.
+ Maintain strict confidentiality of medical records and data.
+ Adhere to HIPAA, OSHA, CLIA, PA Department of Health, and UPMC policies
+ Schedule appointments and verify insurance coverage and demographics.
+ Prepare and manage charts for accuracy and completeness.
+ Support general front office functions as needed.
+ 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)
+ Act 34
**UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran**
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