Job Description

UPMC’s Summit Family Practice is seeking a motivated Medical Assistant to join our patient-centered primary care team. In this role, you’ll support a wide range of clinical and front-office responsibilities that help ensure smooth patient flow and high-quality care. Prior MA experience is preferred but not required. Strong candidates will bring enthusiasm, reliability, and a willingness to learn. If you’re looking to grow your skills in a supportive practice environment, we encourage you to apply.

This full-time position will work Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 4:30pm. No holidays, evenings or weekends are required.

Title and starting pay rate of this position may vary based on years of experience.

Responsibilities:

• Check schedules and organizing patient flow. 
• 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.
• Send/receive patient medical records in accordance with Health Insurance. Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and other state and federal regulations.
• 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. 
• Clean according to scheduled maintenance program and keeping appropriate records. 
• Manage inventory of supplies; restocking exam/procedure rooms.
• 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. Comply with all UPMC Health System policies and procedures.
• Perform phlebotomy, EKG’s, and level one labs. Perform clinic procedures according to policy and procedure. 
• Assist physicians with procedures. Document patient information into the medical record.
• 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. 
• Verify insurance coverage and patient demographics. 
• 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.

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