Medical Assistant, Senior Job at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA

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  • UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh
  • Pittsburgh, PA

Job Description

Medical Assistants assist physicians with various aspects of patient care (including clerical, environmental, and organizational tasks) ensuring patient satisfaction. Additionally, they serve as the lead person for team regarding day-to-day workflow issues or office procedures.

The position offers opportunities for growth, with a clear career ladder from Medical Assistant to Medical Assistant, Expert. A starting pay rate of $18.40/hour for Medical Assistant is offered, based on experience and qualifications.

Responsibilities:

  • Collaborates with care team to improve patient access, reduce emergency visits, and decrease readmissions.
  • Conducts telephonic outreach for post-hospital follow-ups, medication reviews, and care coordination.
  • Makes referrals and addresses discharge needs.
  • Supports population health initiatives and gap closure.
  • Provides health education and promotes patient engagement through wellness guidance and motivational interviewing.
  • Manages clinical tasks, assigns workflow, and mentors staff.
  • Oversees Epic Care as a super user and assists with department improvements.
  • Handles medical records per HIPAA regulations.
  • Performs front office duties including scheduling, insurance verification, and chart management.
  • Prepares patient rooms and maintains infection control.
  • Assists patients, collects specimens, takes vitals, and relays provider instructions.
  • Conducts phlebotomy, EKGs, and clinic procedures.
  • Ensures regulatory compliance and strict confidentiality.
  • Administers injectable medication and vaccines under physician supervision.

Job Tags

Full time, Work at office,

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