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Medical Assistant

UPMC • Harrisburg, PA • 8h ago

Join our team of Life Changers!

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

Individuals with prior healthcare experience and epic experience will be given priority.

Excellent benefits, a pleasant work environment, and friendly team are just a few of our perks. Apply today!

Hours for this position are Monday-Friday 8/8:30am- 4/4:30pm.

No holidays or weekends!

The salary for this position is between $18.12-$27.76/hour.

Job title and salary will be based on qualifications and career ladder requirements.

This position qualifies for a $1500.00 sign-on bonus with 1-year work commitment!

Responsibilities:

Participates with creation and implementation of departmental goals, processes and procedures.

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 according to scheduled maintenance program and keeping appropriate records.

Manage inventory of supplies; restocking exam/procedure rooms.

Check schedules and organizing patient flow.

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.

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.

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.

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

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