Medical Assistant - Pinnacle Internal Medicine

Join our team of Life Changers!

UPMC is hiring a full-time Medical Assistant to support the Pinnacle Internal Medicine team/office in Pittsburgh .

*Job title and salary will be based on qualifications and career ladder requirements.

Shift/Hours: Monday-Friday from 8:30am-5:00pm - No weekends or holidays!

Join a team where Medical Assistants play an important role in both the patient experience and the day-to-day success of the practice. In this fast-paced environment, you’ll work alongside a collaborative care team, support patients throughout their visits, and help ensure efficient, compassionate care. This is a great opportunity for someone who takes pride in their work and enjoys being an integral part of a busy healthcare team.

Opportunities for growth/advancement, excellent benefits, and a pleasant work environment are just a few of our perks. Apply today!

Responsibilities

• Check schedules and organizing patient flow.
• 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.
• Send/receive patient medical records in accordance with Health Insurance.
• Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and other state and federal regulations.
• Prepare and clean patient, exam, and procedure rooms, instruments and equipment between patient visits to maintain infection control.
• Manage inventory of supplies; restocking exam/procedure rooms.
• Comply with requirements of appropriate regulatory agencies (i.e. OSHA, CLIA, PA Department of Health).
• Comply with all UPMC Health System policies and procedures.
• Perform phlebotomy, EKGs, and level one labs.
• Perform clinic procedures according to policy and procedure.
• 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.
• 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 34 with renewal