Medical Assistant - UPMC Washington, Wound & Skin Healing Center

**Support Healing, One Patient at a Time**
Our Wound and Skin Healing Center is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Medical Assistant to join our specialized care team. In this vital role, you’ll assist in delivering high-quality, compassionate care to patients with complex wounds and skin conditions. This is a unique opportunity to work closely with experienced clinicians in a collaborative environment focused on promoting healing, comfort, and improved quality of life for every patient.

Responsibilities:

·       Check schedules and organize patient flow efficiently.

·       Escort patients to exam/procedure rooms and assist with walking, transfers, dressing, specimen collection, and exam preparation.

·       Collect patient information/history, take vitals, and perform screenings per provider guidelines.

·       Relay instructions to patients and families with clarity and compassion.

·       Send and receive patient medical records in compliance with HIPAA and other regulations.

·       Prepare patient rooms, set up instruments and equipment according to department protocols.

·       Clean exam/procedure rooms and equipment between visits to maintain infection control and perform scheduled cleaning and record-keeping.

·       Perform phlebotomy, EKGs, and level one labs, along with clinic procedures as per policy.

·       Answer calls, providing pertinent information and patient education as directed.

·       Administer injectable medications and vaccines under the supervision of a physician.

Preferred Qualifications: Completion of a medical assistant program or on an on-the-job medical assistant training program, OR other hands-on patient care experience (CNA/EMT etc.).

Schedule:Monday-Friday. 7:15am-3:45pm, 7:30am-4pm, 8am-4:30pm.

• 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 33 with renewal
• Act 34 with renewal
• Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal
  UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran