Medical Assistant (Dermatology)

Medical Assistant

UPMC is looking for a Medical Assistant to join the Dermatology department in Shadyside, PA.

Hours for this position will be Monday through Friday, 8 : 00am-4 : 30pm. No evenings, weekends, or holidays required! In this position, you will assist with rooming patients, working prior authorizations, cleaning and stocking of exam rooms, and assisting with procedures among other duties.

Prior clinical experience and experience with EPIC is strongly preferred.

Applicants will be placed in the appropriate job title and salary from the Medical Assistant Career Ladder, based on their individual experience and education.

Responsibilities include :

Sending / receiving patient medical records in accordance with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and other state and federal regulations.

Obtaining lab / x-ray reports, hospital notes, referral information, etc. Completing forms / requisitions as needed. Scheduling appointments. Verifying insurance coverage and patient demographics. Preparing and managing charts to ensure information completed and filed appropriately. Other front office responsibilities, as required.

Preparing patient rooms, setting up instruments and equipment according to department protocol. Cleaning exam / procedure rooms, instruments and equipment between patient visits to maintain infection control. Cleaning according to scheduled maintenance program and keeping appropriate records. Managing inventory of supplies; restocking exam / procedure rooms.

Checking schedules and organizing patient flow. Accompanying patients to exam / procedure room. Assisting patients as needed with walking, transfers, dressing, collecting specimens, preparing for exam, etc. Collecting patient information / history, taking vitals, performing screenings per provider guidelines. Relaying instructions to patients / families.

Answering calls and providing pertinent information including patient education as directed.

Performing phlebotomy, EKG's, and level one labs. Performing clinic procedures according to policy and procedure. Assisting physicians with procedures. Documenting patient information into the medical record.

Complying with requirements of appropriate regulatory agencies (i.e., OSHA, CLIA, PA Department of Health). Maintaining strict confidentiality related to medical records and other data. Complying with all UPMC Health System policies and procedures.

Under the direction and supervision of a physician, administering 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 renewal

Act 33 with renewal

Act 34 with renewal

Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran