Medical Assistant - UPMC Washington Lakeside Primary Care
UPMC
_**Join Our Caring Team!**_
_We are a well-established primary care practice seeking a dedicated and compassionate Medical Assistant to support our mission of providing high-quality, patient-centered care. If you're organized, empathetic, and thrive in a collaborative environment, we’d love to hear from you!_
Responsibilities:
+ Check schedules and organize patient flow efficiently.
+ Escort patients to exam/procedure rooms and assist with walking, transfers, dressing, specimen collection, and exam preparation.
+ Collect patient information/history, take vitals, and perform screenings per provider guidelines.
+ Relay instructions to patients and families with clarity and compassion.
+ Send and receive patient medical records in compliance with HIPAA and other regulations.
+ Prepare patient rooms, set up instruments and equipment according to department protocols.
+ Clean exam/procedure rooms and equipment between visits to maintain infection control and perform scheduled cleaning and record-keeping.
+ Perform phlebotomy, EKGs, and level one labs, along with clinic procedures as per policy.
+ Answer calls, providing pertinent information and patient education as directed.
+ Administer injectable medications and vaccines under the supervision of a physician.
Preferred Qualifications: Completion of a Medical Assistant program either through a school or on the job training. Experience with giving injections.
Schedule: Monday-Thursday 8 am to 4:30 pm, Friday 7:30 to 3 pm (once trained will be put in a rotation for a late night until 5:30 to 6pm based on the provider schedule)
+ High school diploma or equivalent is required.
+ Successful completion of a Medical Assistant program or equivalent hospital program, or a minimum of one year of direct patient care experience is preferred.
+ Must have basic computer skills and knowledge of medical terminology, examination, diagnostic and treatment room responsibilities.
**Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:**
+ BLS required within 30 days of hire/transfer.
+ Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal
+ Act 33 with renewal
+ Act 34 with renewal
+ Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal
**UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran**
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