Join our team of Life Changers!
UPMC is hiring a Full-Time, Medical Assistant, Senior of experience to support the office in Harrisburg.
This is a high-level Medical Assistant position within a Pediatric/Primary Care office that tends to be very busy.
Preference will be given to individuals that have completed Medical Assistant training or have experience as a Medical Assistant.
Hours for this position are Monday-Friday between 7:30am-5:30pm
No holidays or weekends!
Manager will discuss further during the 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:
- Mentors, orients and provides ongoing training to current and new staff members.
- Serve as the department super user for Epic Care.
- 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.
- Verify insurance coverage and patient demographics.
- Other front office responsibilities, as required.
- Clean exam/procedure rooms, instruments and equipment between patient visits to maintain infection control.
- Manage inventory of supplies; restocking exam/procedure rooms.
- 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.
- 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.
- Document patient information into the medical record.
- Comply with requirements of appropriate regulatory agencies (i.e., OSHA, CLIA, PA Department of Health.
- Comply with all UPMC Health System policies and procedures.
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.
Preference:
- Medical Assistant training completion
- Previous Medical Assistant experience
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 31 Child Abuse Reporting
- Act 33
- Act 34
- Act 73 FBI Clearance
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran