Medical Assistant- ENT, Hermitage

UPMC Horizon ENT is hiring a full-time Medical Assistant. This is a Monday-Friday, daylight position with Friday afternoons, weekends, and major Holidays off. 

Responsibilities:

• Check schedules and organize patient flow. Accompany patients to the exam/procedure room. Assist patients as needed with walking, transfers, dressing, collecting specimens, preparing for exams, etc. Collect patient information/history; take vitals, performing screenings per provider guidelines. Relay instructions to patients/families.
• Send/receive patient medical records per the 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 the scheduled maintenance program and keep appropriate records. Manage inventory of supplies; restocking exam/procedure rooms.
• Comply with the requirements of appropriate regulatory agencies (e.g., OSHA, CLIA, PA Department of Health). Maintain strict confidentiality regarding medical records and other data. Comply with all UPMC Health System policies and procedures.
• Perform phlebotomy, EKGs, and level one labs. Follow clinic procedures according to policy and procedure. Assist physicians with procedures. Document patient information in 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 manage charts to ensure information is 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.