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Full-Time Medical Assistant – Pulmonology | UPMC Comprehensive Lung Center
Location:
UPMC Comprehensive Lung Center:
2500 W. 12th Street, Suite C
Erie, PA 16505
Schedule:
Full-Time, Monday through Friday
7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Join the team at UPMC Comprehensive Lung Center, where you'll play an important role in supporting patients with a variety of pulmonary and sleep-related conditions. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with providers in a collaborative outpatient setting focused on delivering high-quality, compassionate care.
What You'll Do:
The Medical Assistant serves as a key member of the care team, providing both clinical and administrative support to ensure an exceptional patient experience. Responsibilities may include rooming patients, obtaining vital signs and medical histories, assisting with procedures, coordinating patient care, documenting information in the electronic medical record, and supporting daily office operations.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Medical Assistant (MA) or Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification preferred
- Epic experience preferred
Why Join UPMC?
- Monday through Friday schedule with no weekends
- Supportive, team-oriented work environment
- Opportunity to care for patients with diverse pulmonary and sleep health needs
- Career growth and development opportunities within an award-winning health system
Title and salary will be determined based upon education and experience.
Responsibilities:
- Check schedules and organize patient flow.
- Accompany patients to exam/procedure rooms.
- Assist patients as needed with walking, transfers, dressing, specimen collection, and exam preparation.
- Collect patient information and medical history; obtain vital signs and perform screenings according to provider guidelines.
- Relay instructions and education to patients and families.
- Prepare patient rooms and set up instruments and equipment according to department protocols.
- Clean exam/procedure rooms, instruments, and equipment between patient visits to maintain infection control standards.
- Perform scheduled maintenance and maintain appropriate records.
- Manage inventory and restock exam/procedure rooms and clinical supplies.
- Perform phlebotomy, EKGs, and level-one laboratory testing.
- Perform clinical procedures according to established policies and procedures.
- Assist physicians and providers with procedures.
- Document patient information accurately in the electronic medical record.
- Answer telephone calls and provide appropriate information and patient education as directed.
- Send and receive patient medical records in accordance with HIPAA and applicable state and federal regulations.
- Obtain lab reports, imaging results, hospital records, and referral information as needed.
- Complete forms, requisitions, and other patient-related documentation.
- Schedule patient appointments.
- Verify insurance coverage and patient demographic information.
- Prepare and maintain patient charts to ensure information is complete and filed appropriately.
- Perform other front-office and administrative duties as assigned.
- Under the direction and supervision of a physician, administer injectable medications and vaccines when appropriate.
- Comply with requirements of regulatory agencies, including OSHA, CLIA, and the Pennsylvania Department of Health.
- Maintain strict confidentiality of medical records and patient information.
- Comply with all UPMC policies, procedures, and safety standards.
- 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 34
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
