Description
UPMC Dermatology is excited to recruit for a full-time Medical Assistant to support our Dermatology clinics in Harmar and Wexford. This position will be temporarily located at the North Hills Dermatology office in Wexford, with the plan to permanently transition to the St. Margaret Dermatology office in Harmar. The primary responsibility of this role will be supporting our Mohs Surgeon who will be based out of the North Hills location initially but joining the St. Margaret department in the coming months.
The Medical Assistant must be flexible and willing to temporarily travel between the Harmar and Wexford location, demonstrate exceptional clinical skills, have attention to detail, and must have a focus on the optimal patient experience. The ability to provide compassionate care, work as part of a team, and the desire to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment is a must.
Applicants will be placed in the appropriate job title and salary from the Medical Assistant Career Ladder, based on their individual experience and education.
**Sign-on bonus may be available!**
Responsibilities:
- Check schedules and organizing patient flow. Accompany patients to exam/procedure room. Assist patients as needed. Collect patient information/history; taking vitals, performing screenings per provider guidelines. Relay instructions to patients/families.
- 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.
- 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.
- Assisting with Mohs Surgery, excisions, bangaing patients, and supporting general dermatology patients.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent is required.
- Successful completion of Medical Assistant program preferred or equivalent hospital program or minimum of one year of direct patient care experience.
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 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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