Medical Assistant (m/f)

The Medical Assistant at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center Croatia assists physicians with various aspects of patient care, including clerical, environmental, and organizational tasks, ensuring patient satisfaction. Responsibilities: - Obtain lab/x-ray reports, hospital notes, referral information, etc. Complete forms/requisitions as needed - Schedule appointments - Prepare and manage 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 - Correspond with external providers to send/receive patient medical records and schedule patients - Check schedules and organize 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 - Answer calls and provide pertinent information, including patient education, as directed - Perform clinic procedures according to policy and procedure - Assist physicians with procedures - Document patient information into the medical record - Comply with requirements of appropriate regulatory agencies - Maintain strict confidentiality related to medical records and other data - Comply with all UPMC Health System policies and procedures - Performs in accordance with system-wide competencies/behaviors - Performs other duties as assigned

Educational and Knowledge Requirements: - High school diploma or equivalent is required - Must have basic computer skills and knowledge of medical terminology, examination, diagnostic, and treatment room responsibilities