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UPMC

Medical Assistant - UPMC Washington, Wound & Skin Healing Center, UPMC

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What they do

A Medical Assistant assists physicians and other medical specialists with routine administrative or clinical tasks. Organizes patient records, schedules appointments, and prepares medical equipment. May specialize in administrative or clinical work, or specialize in a particular area of medicine, i.e. assisting in the office of an ophthalmologist (eye specialist). Works in medical offices.

$43,659 / year median in Pennsylvania

+12% projected growth

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Job Description

  • Support Healing, One Patient at a Time
  • Our Wound and Skin Healing Center is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Medical Assistant to join our specialized care team.
In this vital role, you'll assist in delivering high-quality, compassionate care to patients with complex wounds and skin conditions. This is a unique opportunity to work closely with experienced clinicians in a collaborative environment focused on promoting healing, comfort, and improved quality of life for every patient.
Responsibilities:
  • Check schedules and organize patient flow efficiently.
  • Escort patients to exam/procedure rooms and assist with walking, transfers, dressing, specimen collection, and exam preparation.
  • Collect patient information/history, take vitals, and perform screenings per provider guidelines.
  • Relay instructions to patients and families with clarity and compassion.
  • Send and receive patient medical records in compliance with HIPAA and other regulations.
  • Prepare patient rooms, set up instruments and equipment according to department protocols.
  • Clean exam/procedure rooms and equipment between visits to maintain infection control and perform scheduled cleaning and record-keeping.
  • Perform phlebotomy, EKGs, and level one labs, along with clinic procedures as per policy.
  • Answer calls, providing pertinent information and patient education as directed.
  • Administer injectable medications and vaccines under the supervision of a physician.
Preferred Qualifications:
Completion of a medical assistant program or on an on-the-job medical assistant training program, OR other hands-on patient care experience (CNA/EMT etc.).
Schedule:
Monday-Friday. 7:15am-3:45pm, 7:30am-4pm, 8am-4:30pm.