Medical Assistant - UPMC Washington, Family Medicine California

Join Our Fun Family Medicine Team!**Ready for an exciting adventure in healthcare? In our busy family medicine office, you’ll build meaningful relationships with patients of all ages, work with our enthusiastic Resident Physicians, and thrive in a supportive, family-like atmosphere! If you’re passionate about patient care and want to make a difference, apply today!**Responsibilities:

• Check schedules and organize patient flow efficiently.

• Escort patients to exam/procedure rooms and assist with walking, transfers, dressing, specimen collection, and exam preparation.

• Collect patient information/history, take vitals, and perform screenings per provider guidelines.

• Relay instructions to patients and families with clarity and compassion.

• Send and receive patient medical records in compliance with HIPAA and other regulations.

• Prepare patient rooms, set up instruments and equipment according to department protocols.

• Clean exam/procedure rooms and equipment between visits to maintain infection control and perform scheduled cleaning and record-keeping.

• Perform phlebotomy, EKGs, and level one labs, along with clinic procedures as per policy.

• Answer calls, providing pertinent information and patient education as directed.

• Administer injectable medications and vaccines under the supervision of a physician.

Preferred Qualifications:

Completion of a medical assistant program or on an on-the-job medical assistant training program. Must have phlebotomy skills!

Schedule: Monday

• Friday, 6:45am-3:15pm, 7:45am-4:15pm, 8:00am-4:30pm. 10:30am-7:00pm Thursdays only.

• 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)
• Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal
• Act 33 with renewal
• Act 34 with renewal
• Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal
  UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran