Medical Assistant (OP Comp Lung Center)
UPMC
We’re looking for a passionate Medical Assistant to support our dedicated team at the OP Comp Lung Center in the Falk Medical Building. In this vital role, you’ll assist physicians in delivering exceptional patient care, manage administrative tasks, and help maintain a welcoming environment. If you thrive in a fast-paced healthcare setting and are committed to making a meaningful impact on patients’ lives, we want to hear from you! Join us in creating positive healthcare experiences and advancing your career in a supportive environment.
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. Schedule appointments. Verify insurance coverage and patient demographics. Prepare and managing charts to ensure information completed and filed appropriately. 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. Manage inventory of supplies; restocking exam/procedure rooms. Check schedules and organizing patient flow. Accompany patients to exam/procedure room. Collect patient information/history, taking vitals, performing screenings per provider guidelines. Answering calls and providing pertinent information including patient education as directed. Perform phlebotomy, EKG’s, and level one labs. 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). Under the direction and supervision of a physician, administer injectable medication and vaccines when appropriate.
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