Medical Assistant, Senior - UPMC Sallavanti and Cotter Family Medicine

UPMC•Lancaster, PA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

UPMC is hiring a full-time Medical Assistant, Senior to support the UPMC Sallavanti and Cotter Family Medicine team in Lancaster. Job title and salary will be based on qualifications and career ladder requirements. The position is Monday through Friday, with regular hours between 7:45 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Candidates must also be available for a rotating evening schedule approximately one week per month, working 11:45 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays during that week. No weekends or holidays are required. Potential travel of up to 25% is required to assist other primary care offices within a 30-mile radius. The position offers a $1,500 sign-on bonus with a one-year work commitment, free parking, opportunities for growth, excellent benefits, and a pleasant work environment.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Successful completion of a Medical Assistant Program or equivalent hospital program (LPN, RN, or EMT), or successful completion of a certification examination (AMT, AAMA, NAHP, NCCT, or NHA), or at least one year of patient care experience.
Responsibility and proficiency in three practice-category-specific tasks.
Basic computer skills and knowledge of medical terminology, examination, diagnostic, and treatment-room responsibilities.
CPR based on AHA standards, including didactic instruction and skills demonstration, within 30 days of hire.
Basic Life Support (BLS) or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).
Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting clearance.
Act 33 clearance.
Act 34 clearance.
Act 73 FBI Clearance.
Availability for a rotating evening schedule approximately one week per month.
Ability to travel to other primary care offices within a 30-mile radius, potentially up to 25%.

Responsibilities

Check schedules and organize patient flow.
Assist patients with walking, transfers, dressing, specimen collection, and exam preparation as needed.
Collect patient information and history, take vital signs, and perform screenings according to provider guidelines.
Send and receive patient medical records in accordance with HIPAA and applicable state and federal regulations.
Prepare and clean patient, exam, and procedure rooms, instruments, and equipment between visits to maintain infection control.
Manage supply inventory and restock exam and procedure rooms.
Comply with requirements of regulatory agencies, including OSHA, CLIA, and the Pennsylvania Department of Health.
Comply with UPMC Health System policies and procedures.
Perform phlebotomy, EKGs, and level one laboratory tests.
Perform clinic procedures according to policy and procedure.
Answer calls and provide pertinent information, including patient education, as directed.
Obtain laboratory and x-ray reports, hospital notes, and referral information.
Complete forms and requisitions as needed.
Schedule appointments.
Prepare and manage charts to ensure information is completed and filed appropriately.
Perform other front-office responsibilities as required.
Under a physician's direction and supervision, administer injectable medication and vaccines when appropriate.