Medical Assistant - Northwest Outpatient Float

Medical Assistant OpportunityUPMC's Regional Health Services is seeking a full-time Medical Assistant to join their team! This position will float between primary care and specialty offices in Oil City, Franklin, Clarion, and Shippenville. The selected candidate must be willing to travel to and work at multiple locations. This position is full-time and will typically work Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 4:30pm. No holidays, evenings, or weekends are required.Title and starting pay rate of this position may vary based on years of experience.What Can UPMC Do for You?A career path that provides you with the right experience to be successful in the position you want to obtain now and in the futureHealth and welfare benefits like medical, vision, dental, and life and disability, and an exceptional retirement programWork life balance to help manage other important aspects of your life such as: PTO, wellness programs, paid parental leaveCompetitive pay for the work that you doResponsibilities: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.Send/receive patient medical records in accordance with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and other state and federal regulations.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.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.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.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 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewalAct 33 with renewalAct 34 with renewalAct 73 FBI Clearance with renewalUPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran