Medical Assistant / Patient Service Coordinator (Oncology) - Job Share

UPMC•Pittsburgh, PA

3d•$19 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

This is a unique job share role designed to provide greater flexibility without sacrificing excellent benefits. In this position, you'll partner with another Medical Assistant to provide exceptional patient care and keep daily operations running smoothly. Together, you'll create a schedule with leadership that allows you to work approximately 20 hours per week, offering the flexibility many professionals are seeking while remaining an integral part of the team. Job share employees receive full-time UPMC benefits coverage, giving you access to comprehensive health and wellness benefits while enjoying a reduced work schedule. A job share agreement is required for this role. If you're a compassionate, patient-focused professional looking for meaningful work, a supportive team environment, and outstanding work-life balance, we'd love to hear from you! Join UPMC and enjoy the best of both worlds: flexibility and full-time benefits.

Requirements

Medical Assistant: High school diploma or equivalent is required.
Patient care experience preferred.
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.
Must be responsible and demonstrate proficiency in three practice category-specific tasks as determined by the manager.
Must have basic computer skills and knowledge of medical terminology, examination, diagnostic and treatment room responsibilities.
Medical Assistant, Expert: 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) and 1 year of patient care experience OR at least 2 years of patient care experience.
Must successfully complete the UPMC Preceptor training and serve as a preceptor and mentor to newly hired team members.
Must be responsible and demonstrate proficiency in all practice category-specific tasks as determined by the manager.
Patient Service Coordinator: High School graduate or equivalent required.
Minimum of three years of direct patient care and or phlebotomy experience.
Must have basic computer skills and knowledge of medical terminology, examination, diagnostic and treatment room responsibilities.
Possesses strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with individuals from multi-disciplinary groups.
Possesses excellent organizational skills.
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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Responsibilities

Completes vital signs, specimen testing and EKGs as needed.
Organizes daily schedule of patients, greet patients and assigns rooms.
Orders supplies for unit as necessary.
Maintains competency requirements.
Coordinates the ordering of blood products in collaboration with RNs, Blood Bank and Laboratory.
Greets each person entering the clinic, identifies self and role. Explains processes and procedures to new patients and assists with paperwork.
Participate in interdisciplinary activities such as staff meetings and other committees as assigned.
Other Duties as Assigned.
Maintain high visibility. Stationed in a prominent area in the clinic that is readily identifiable and accessible to customer.
Anticipates and responds to meet customer needs.
Respond appropriately to crisis situation as a team member.
Assists in the registration of patients to include verification and confirmation of health insurance coverage.
Immediately report any situation that may impact safety of patients, visitors and staff.
Provides front desk coverage as assigned.
Continuously monitors environment and facilitates correction of any detraction from the appearance, comfort and safety of the clinic.
Account for all customers in the clinic.
Provides lobby/waiting room coordination and supervision.
Serve as liaison between customer and clinic staff.
Collects 100%25 of copays daily and correctly balances at the end of each day.
Coordinates scheduling to include testing.
Coordinates and manages the bone marrow biopsy schedule for multiple practitioners and bone marrow technician.