Medical Assistant, Senior (Latterman Family Health Center, McKeesport)
Company: UPMC - Pittsburgh Medical Center
Location: Mckeesport
Posted on: June 24, 2025
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Job Description:
Job Description UPMC Latterman Family Health Center is hiring a
Medical Assistant to join their team in McKeesport. This is a
Monday through Friday daylight position with no evenings, weekends,
and select holidays off. Hours are mainly from 8:30am to 5pm, but
there is potential to work 4 10-hour days. There is one late shift
every four weeks on a rotational basis. /n This position offers a
flexible schedule, free parking, and an opportunity to work with
patients of all ages. /n Purpose: Assist physicians with various
aspects of patient care (including clerical, environmental, and
organizational tasks) ensuring patient satisfaction. In addition to
core Medical Assistant responsibilities, serves as lead person for
team regarding day-to-day workflow issues or office procedures.
Responsibilities: /n /n - Guides workflow and/or assigns tasks to
other clinical staff. /n - Assist management staff with supervisory
activities. Participates with creation and implementation of
departmental goals, processes and procedures. Mentors, orients and
provides ongoing training to current and new staff members. /n -
Serve as the department super user for Epic Care. /n - Work
directly with Manager to identify opportunities for improvement
with regards to Clinical/Non-Clinical functions, Infection Control
Procedures, and Patient Assessments. /n - Guide routine meetings
with staff to communicate procedural changes to improve service
quality and patient safety. /n - Must be responsible and
demonstrate proficiency in all practice category specific tasks. /n
- Send/receive patient medical records in accordance with Health
Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and other
state and federal regulations. /n - Obtain lab/x-ray reports,
hospital notes, referral information, etc. Complete
forms/requisitions as needed. Schedule appointments. Verify
insurance coverage and patient demographics. /n - Prepare and
managing charts to ensure information completed and filed
appropriately. Other front office responsibilities, as required.
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. /n - 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. May provide more individualized
patient/family education and supportive counseling as needed. /n -
Answering calls and providing pertinent information including
patient education as directed. /n - Under the direction and
supervision of a physician, administer injectable medication and
vaccines when appropriate. /n - 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. /n - 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. /n /n - High school diploma or equivalent is
required. /n - Successful completion of Medical Assistant Program
or equivalent hospital program (LPN/RN/EMT) OR successful
completion of certification examination (AMT, AAMA, NAHP, NCCT, or
NHA) OR at least 1 year of patient care experience required. /n -
Must be responsible and demonstrate proficiency in three practice
category specific tasks. /n - 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.
/n - Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
(CPR) /n - Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal /n - Act 33
with renewal /n - Act 34 with renewal /n - Act 73 FBI Clearance
with renewal /n /n UPMC is an Equal Opportunity
Employer/Disability/Veteran
Keywords: UPMC - Pittsburgh Medical Center, Canton , Medical Assistant, Senior (Latterman Family Health Center, McKeesport), Healthcare , Mckeesport, Ohio
