Certified Medical Assistant - Plastic Surgery

University of Pittsburgh Medical Center • Williamsport, PA

83d • $18 - $28

About The Position

UPMC is currently hiring a Full-time Certified Medical Assistant for the Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Center at UPMC Divine Providence in Williamsport, PA. This position is Monday - Friday, dayshift, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, with no weekends or major holidays. Apply today and join an excellent team of healthcare professionals in their mission of providing Life Changing Medicine to patients in our community.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Medical Assistant certification from a national certifying organization (AMT, AAMA, NAHP, NCCT, or NHA), or successful completion of Medical Assistant program, or graduated from an LPN, RN, or EMT/Paramedics program (must have received & maintained certification if EMT).
• Must have basic computer skills and knowledge of medical terminology, examination, diagnostic, and treatment room responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Attends routine meetings with staff to communicate procedural changes to improve service quality and patient safety.
• Participates in implementation of department goals, processes and procedures. Assists with orientation of new staff members.
• Relay instructions and education to patients per provider's instruction.
• Document patient information into the medical record and adhere to all confidentiality requirements and policies.
• Works directly with the manager to identify opportunities for improvement regarding clinical/nonclinical functions, infection control procedures.
• Serves as an office super user of EPIC Care as assigned.
• Must attend competency training and be responsible and demonstrate proficiency in all practice category specific tasks from training.
• Send and receive patient medical records in accordance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and other state and federal regulations.
• Obtain lab/x-ray reports, hospital notes, referral information. Complete forms/requisitions as needed. Schedule appointments. Verify insurance coverage and patient demographics.
• Prepare patient rooms, set up instruments and equipment according to department protocol, room patients and prepare for examination.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED