Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, USA
15 days ago
Medical Assistant
We are seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant to join our team at Second Avenue Commons clinic in Pittsburgh, PA. Second Avenue Commons provides care for individuals experiencing homelessness. This role involves a variety of responsibilities including rooming patients, taking vital signs, drawing labs and completing quality checks, along with assisting with volunteer and donation management and filling in at the front desk as needed. Candidates must be flexible and prepared to work in a dynamic and chaotic environment. Previous experience working with individuals experiencing homelessness, substance abuse disorders, and mental health disorders is preferred. If you are passionate about making a difference in a challenging yet rewarding setting, we encourage you to apply! **Responsibilities:** + Send/receive patient medical records in accordance with Health Insurance. Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and other state and federal regulations. + 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. + 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. + 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. + Answering calls and providing pertinent information including patient education as directed. + 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. + 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. + Under the direction and supervision of a physician, administer injectable medication and vaccines when appropriate. + 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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