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Medical Assistant
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
Pittsburgh, PA
days
Sign-On Bonus
$10-100/hourDescription
Medical Assistant - Benign Hematology
As a Medical Assistant in the Benign Hematology department, you will be a vital part of our healthcare team, providing essential support to ensure high-quality patient care. Your role will include rooming patients, taking vital signs, performing blood draws, and managing appointment scheduling and patient registration. You will also assist healthcare providers during clinical procedures and handle patient information with professionalism and accuracy. Responsibilities: * Send/receive patient medical records in accordance with Health Insurance. * Obtain lab/x-ray reports, hospital notes, referral information, etc. * Schedule appointments. * Verify insurance coverage and patient demographics. * Prepare and managing charts to ensure information completed and filed appropriately. * 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. * Manage inventory of supplies; restocking exam/procedure rooms. * Check schedules and organizing patient flow. * Accompany patients to exam/procedure room. * Collect patient information/history, taking vitals, performing screenings per provider guidelines. * Perform phlebotomy, EKG's, and level one labs. * Document patient information into the medical record. Qualifications: * 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
Pay
Average Pennsylvania Staff Position Pay
$24.95/hour
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.