Medical Assistant, Senior- Erie, PA

UPMC is seeking an experienced Medical Assistant Senior to support our OB/GYN practice located at 5050 West Ridge Road in Erie, PA. This full-time position assists General OB/GYN providers in delivering exceptional patient care through responsibilities including rooming patients, obtaining vital signs and medical histories, serving as a chaperone during examinations and procedures, handling and processing specimens, performing phlebotomy, administering injections, and supporting clinical workflow.

The schedule is Monday through Friday with rotating shifts between 7:00 AM and 7:00 PM, including 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM, and 10:30 AM to 7:00 PM. This role requires flexibility to occasionally float to other locations, with approximately 20% travel. The ideal candidate is a patient-focused professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, demonstrates strong clinical skills, and is committed to providing compassionate care to women across all stages of life.

• Guides workflow and/or assigns tasks to other clinical staff.
• 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.
• Serve as the department super user for Epic Care.
• Work directly with Manager to identify opportunities for improvement with regards to Clinical/Non-Clinical functions, Infection Control Procedures, and Patient Assessments.
• Guide routine meetings with staff to communicate procedural changes to improve service quality and patient safety.
• Must be responsible and demonstrate proficiency in all practice category specific tasks.
• Send/receive patient medical records in accordance with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and other state and federal regulations.
• Obtain lab/x-ray reports, hospital notes, referral information, etc. Complete forms/requisitions as needed. Schedule appointments. Verify insurance coverage and patient demographics.
• 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.
• 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.
• Answering calls and providing pertinent information including patient education as directed.
• Under the direction and supervision of a physician, administer injectable medication and vaccines when appropriate.
• 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.
• 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.