Join our team of Life Changers! UPMC is hiring a limited casual Medical Assistant to the UPMC Community Medicine Incorporated team/office in Pittsburgh .

Shift/Hours:

Monday-Friday, will require a minimum of 12 hours a week with the option to work up to 40 hours. - No weekends or holidays!

Travel:

Potential travel (up to 25%) may be required to assist other local offices to assist with staffing needs and support.

•HM will discuss further details during the interview process This position provides the opportunity to work with physicians in various specialty UPMC practices, and allows individuals a greater chance to learn, expand on, and receive hands-on patient care experience, including EpicCare, injections, and other various clinical-related tasks. Are you interested in expanding your clinical skillset? Are you a direct patient care professional looking to gain specific experience? Are you a current student looking to gain hands-on training? If you are passionate about patient care and looking for a career that offers development, we invite you to explore this opportunity today! Opportunities for growth/advancement, flexible schedules, a pleasant work environment, and friendly team 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.