Job Description

Job Title: Medical Assistant - CCP Bellevue
Job ID: 773756
Status: Full-Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Hours:
Shift: Day Job
Facility: Children's Community Pediatrics
Department: Bellevue Ped-Richland
Location: 6080 William Flynn Highway, Gibsonia PA 15044

Description

UPMC Children's Community Pediatrics is hiring a Regular Full-Time Medical Assistant to support the CCP Bellevue practice. This position will work primarily daylight shifts with the occasional evening and weekend shift required.  

 

The Medical Assistant will sssist physicians with various aspects of patient care (including clerical, environmental, and organizational tasks) ensuring patient satisfaction

Responsibilities:

• Answering calls and providing pertinent information including patient education as directed.
• Check schedules and organizing patient flow. Accompany patients to exam/procedure room. Assist 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.
• 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
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Send/receive patient medical records in accordance with Health Insurance. Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and other state and federal regulations.

 

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Successful completion of Medical Assistant program or equivalent hospital program preferred. 
• Minimum of one-year work experience in a public contact job, preferably service related or as a Medical Assistant preferred.
  
  Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
  CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire
  
  
• Act 33 Child Clearance with Renewal
• Act 34 Criminal Clearance with Renewal
• Act 73 FBI Clearance
• Basic Life Support or Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation

UPMC is an equal opportunity employer. Minority/Females/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

Salary Range: $13.30 to $20.23 / hour

Union Position: No

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