Medical Assistant, Senior (Oncology)

UPMC • Greenville, PA • 21h ago

Are you passionate about patient care? Do you thrive in a hands-on healthcare environment? At UPMC Hillman Cancer Center, we're dedicated to making a difference. As a Medical Assistant, you'll work alongside our Life Changers to provide high-quality patient care. Build meaningful relationships with patients and create a safe, comforting environment.

Position: Full-Time Medical Assistant with the Hillman Cancer Center in Greenville, PA

Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8 am - 4:30 pm

No evenings, weekends, or holidays are required!

In this role, you will function as a clinical assistant. Your responsibilities will include assisting with patient care, scheduling tests, working with collaborative nurses, talking with patients, taking vital signs, registering patients, maintaining stocked supplies, and ensuring clean exam rooms.

Why Choose UPMC?

We prioritize patient well-being and employee satisfaction.

Discover the array of benefits awaiting you as a UPMC team member on our blog (https://mycareer.upmc.com/10benefits/) including tuition reimbursement of up to $6,000 per academic year at any accredited institution for you and your dependents.

Progress through our dedicated Medical Assistant career ladder, designed to cater to various levels of education and experience. Applicants will be placed in the appropriate job title & salary based on their experience and education.

Join our mission to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients. Apply today and take the next step in your healthcare career with UPMC Hillman Cancer Center!

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.

Serve as the department super user for Epic Care.

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. Schedule appointments. Verify insurance coverage and patient demographics.

Prepare and managing charts to ensure information completed and filed appropriately. 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. Clean according to scheduled maintenance program and keeping appropriate records. Manage inventory of supplies; restocking exam/procedure rooms.

Check schedules and organizing patient flow. 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. 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, 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

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