Medical Assistant - UPMC Somerset Neurology

Join UPMC Somerset Neurology as a Medical Assistant and become an integral part of a compassionate team dedicated to providing exceptional neurological care to our community. In this dynamic role, you’ll support physicians and patients through both clinical and front-office responsibilities, helping to ensure a smooth and positive patient experience. From assisting with procedures and performing phlebotomy, EKGs, and labs to coordinating appointments and maintaining accurate medical records, your contributions will make a meaningful impact every day. Prior experience working in a medical office is preferred, and we invite motivated, patient-focused professionals to apply and grow their careers with UPMC.

This full-time position will work Monday through Friday, typically between the hours of 8:00am and 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.

   

• High school diploma or equivalent is required. 
• Must have basic computer skills and knowledge of medical terminology, examination, diagnostic and treatment room responsibilities.
  
  Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
• CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire
• Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran