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UPMC Medical Assistant - Womens Minimally Invasive Surgery in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania
Join our team of Life Changers!
UPMC is hiring a Full-Time, Medical Assistant to support the office in Mechanicsburg.
Excellent benefits, a pleasant work environment, and friendly team are just a few of our perks. Apply today!
Hours for this position are Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm
No holidays or weekends!
The salary range for this position is between $17.38-$27.36/hour.
Job title and salary will be based on qualifications and career ladder requirements.
This position does require some travel, manager will discuss during interview.
This position qualifies for a $1500.00 sign-on bonus with 1-year work commitment!
The medical assistant will assist physicians with various aspects of patient care including but limited to; clerical, environmental, and organizational tasks to ensure patient satisfaction. In addition to core Medical Assistant responsibilities, serves as a lead person for the team regarding day-to-day workflow issues or office procedures.
Responsibilities
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.
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.
Prepare and managing charts to ensure information completed and filed appropriately.
Schedule appointments.
Verify insurance coverage and patient demographics.
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.
Manage inventory of supplies; restocking exam/procedure rooms.
Check schedules and organizing patient flow.
Answering calls and providing pertinent information including patient education as directed.
Perform clinic procedures according to policy and procedure.
Perform phlebotomy, EKG's, and level one labs.
Assist physicians with procedures.
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.
Under the direction and supervision of a physician, administer injectable medication and vaccines when appropriate.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Medical Assistant:
High school diploma or equivalent is required.
Must have basic computer skills and knowledge of medical terminology, examination, diagnostic and treatment room responsibilities.
Medical Assistant, Senior:
High school diploma or equivalent is required.
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 prior patient care experience required.
Must be responsible and demonstrate proficiency in three practice category specific tasks
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
Clearances must be dated within 90 days
Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal
Act 33 with renewal
Act 34 with renewal
Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran