UPMC Presbyterian's Abdominal Transplant department is looking to hire a Full-Time Medical Assistant to join their team to assist in various aspects of patient care (including clerical, environmental, and organizational tasks) to ensure patient satisfaction.

Responsibilities:

• 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.

• Answering calls and providing pertinent information including patient education as directed.

• Perform phlebotomy, EKG's, and level one labs.

• Assist physicians with procedures.

• Document patient information into the medical record.

• 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.

• 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