Medical Assistant - Seeking Various Experience Levels - Neurosurgery

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Responsibilities

• 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.
• Comply with HIPAA and other state and federal regulations.
• Obtain lab/x-ray reports, hospital notes, referral information, etc.
• Complete forms/requisitions as needed.
• Prepare and manage charts to ensure information completed and filed appropriately.
• Schedule appointments.
• Verify insurance coverage and patient demographics.
• 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.
• Answer calls and provide pertinent information including patient education as directed.
• Perform clinic procedures according to policy and procedure.
• Assist physicians with procedures.
• 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.
• Administer injectable medication and vaccines when appropriate.

Qualifications

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Basic computer skills and knowledge of medical terminology, examination, diagnostic and treatment room responsibilities.
• CPR required based on AHA standards within 30 days of hire.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).
• Act 34 clearance.

Preferred

• Successful completion of Medical Assistant Program or equivalent hospital program (LPN/RN/EMT)
• OR successful completion of certification examination (AMT, AAMA, NAHP, NCCT, or NHA)
• OR at least 1 year of patient care experience
• Must be responsible and demonstrate proficiency in three practice category specific tasks.

About UPMC Senior Communities

UPMC, or University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, is a leading integrated healthcare provider in the United States. It offers a wide range of comprehensive medical services, including primary and specialty care, advanced diagnostic testing, surgical procedures, and rehabilitation services, operating hospitals, outpatient facilities, specialized care centers, and physician practices across Pennsylvania and other parts of the United States.