Medical Assistant

UPMC • Ephrata, PA • 1d ago

UPMC Ephrata Primary Care is looking for a Medical Assistant!

Hours: Monday- Wednesday 9 am- 6 pm, Thursday 11 am- 8 pm, Friday 10:30 am- 5 pm.

No weekends or major holidays, ensuring you have time to relax and recharge!

The salary range for this position is $18.12-$27.76 based on experience.

UPMC is committed to investing in you - financially, personally, and professionally - starting on day one of your career. Here's how we support our employees:

Generous Sign-On Bonus of $1,500

Dedicated career ladders, including a Medical Assistant ladder, allowing you to achieve your highest potential while rewarding you for your experience.

Apply today to find out where your career can take you!

The Medical Assistant will assist physicians with various aspects of patient care (including clerical, environmental, and organizational tasks) ensuring patient satisfaction.

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, EKGs, 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.

Other front office responsibilities, as required.

Performs in accordance with system-wide competencies/behaviors.

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 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.

Applicants will be placed in the appropriate job title and salary from the Medical Assistant Career Ladder, based on their individual experience and education.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire.

All clearances must be dated within 90 days of hire.

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

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Act 73 FBI Clearance

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

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