Medical Assistant, Senior - UPMC Family Care Lower Paxton

UPMC•Harrisburg, PA

12d•Onsite

About The Position

UPMC is hiring a full-time Medical Assistant, Senior to support the UPMC Family Care Lower Paxton team in Harrisburg. The position follows a four-day, 40-hour workweek with one 12-hour shift and three shorter shifts, and one weekday off each week. Scheduled hours fall between 6:45 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and between 6:45 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Friday; specific hours depend on operational needs. Weekends and major holidays are not required. Job title and salary are based on qualifications and career ladder requirements. The position offers a $1,500 sign-on bonus with a one-year work commitment.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Successful completion of a Medical Assistant Program or equivalent hospital program (LPN/RN/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, examinations, and diagnostic and treatment room responsibilities.
CPR based on AHA standards, including didactic and skills demonstration components, 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.

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 other state and federal regulations.
Prepare and clean patient, exam, and procedure rooms, instruments, and equipment between patient 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 labs.
Perform clinic procedures according to policy and procedure.
Answer calls and provide pertinent information, including patient education, as directed.
Obtain lab and x-ray reports, hospital notes, referral information, and other records.
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 physician direction and supervision, administer injectable medication and vaccines when appropriate.