Medical Assistant

Medical Assistant Student Health ServiceThe University of Pittsburgh Student Health Services provides high quality primary health care, prevention, health education and pharmacy services to enhance student living and learning. Primary care services include management of both acute and chronic conditions as well as travel health and provision of gender affirming care. The Gynecological services include screening for STIs, provision of age specific screening as well as full contraceptive management. Psychiatric services include management of mood disorders as well as ADHD. Student Health Services is accredited by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC), these services uphold rigorous standards of quality and safety, promoting a healthy environment conducive to academic success.Job SummaryPerforms select clinical and administrative tasks including, but not limited to, takes patient vital signs and medical histories, performs EKGs, prepares and administers ordered medications, authorizes drug refills, records data into electronic medical records, prepares/cleans/sanitizes treatment rooms pre- and post-patient exam, and cleans and sterilizes instruments and disposes of contaminated supplies in conjunction with all regulations. Essential Functions • Performs clinical tasks including, but not limited to, takes patient vital signs, performs EKGs, phlebotomy duties, patient specimen collection, takes medical histories, prepares and administers ordered medications, authorizes drug refills, provides prescription information to pharmacies, conducts routine lab tests and sample analyses, and/or explains medical procedures/testing to patients. • Performs administrative tasks including, but not limited to, records data into electronic medical records, prepares/cleans/sanitizes treatment rooms pre- and post-patient exam, cleans and sterilizes instruments and disposes of contaminated supplies in conjunction with all regulations, and maintains and orders supplies. The job duties outlined in this job description include common job responsibilities for this title and level of jobs and are not intended to cover every duty. The University reserves the right to assign other duties to employees that are not listed in this job description. Physical Effort Heavy physical effort required. Requires extensive standing, moving, ascend/descend, bending, lifting, and/or carrying. May be required to move objects over 50 pounds with or without assistance of equipment. The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran. Assignment Category Full-time regular Job Classification Staff.Medical Assistant Job Family Health Professionals Job Sub-Family Student Health Campus Pittsburgh Minimum Education Level Required High School Diploma/GED Minimum Years of Experience Required 2 Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience? Combination of education and relevant experience will be considered in lieu of education and/ or experience requirement. Work Schedule Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm; may need to work occasional evening and weekend Work Arrangement Hybrid: Combination of On-Campus and Remote work as determined by the department. Hiring Range TBD Based Upon Qualifications Relocation Offered No Visa Sponsorship Provided No Background Check For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check Child Protection Clearances The following PA Act 153 clearances and background checks are required prior to commencement of employment and as a condition of continued employment: PA State Police Criminal Record Check, FBI Criminal Record Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance. Required Documents Resume Optional Documents Not Applicable