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UPMC Medical Assistant, Senior in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania
Join our team of Life Changers!
UPMC is hiring a Full-Time, Medical Assistant, Senior to support the office in Mechanicsburg.
Seeking to recruit an experienced Medical Assistant for our team. Candidates with completed Medical Assistant training will be prioritized.
Hours for this position are Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm.
No holidays or weekends!
This position will require travel 25% of the time. Manager will discuss this further during interview.
Excellent benefits, a pleasant work environment, and friendly team are just a few of our perks. Apply today!
This position qualifies for a $1500.00 sign-on bonus with 1-year work commitment!
Responsibilities:
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.
Work directly with Manager to identify opportunities for improvement with regards to Clinical/Non-Clinical functions, Infection Control Procedures, and Patient Assessments.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 of 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.
Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
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UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran