Medical Assistant

3 weeks ago

Mechanicsburg, United States UPMC - Pittsburgh Medical Center Full time
Job Description

Join our team of Life Changers


UPMC is hiring a Full-Time, Medical Assistant for various levels of experience to support the office in Mechanicsburg.  


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 travel 25% of the time to our Harrisburg location. Manager will discuss 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



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:



  • 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.
  • 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. 
  • Verify insurance coverage and patient demographics.
  • Prepare and managing charts to ensure information completed and filed appropriately.
  • Other front office responsibilities, as required.
  • 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.
  • 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, EKGs, and level one labs. 
  • Perform clinic procedures according to policy and procedure. 
  • 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.

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. 

Medical Assistant, Expert: 



  • High school diploma or equivalent is required. 
  • Successful completion of Medical Assistant program, or equivalent hospital program.
  • OR Successful completion and maintenance of certification examination and 1 year of patient care experience.
  • OR two years of direct patient care experience required.
  • Must have basic computer skills and knowledge of medical terminology, examination, diagnostic and treatment room responsibilities. 
  • Performance evaluation at Solid/Strong/Good rating or higher.

 


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

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