Medical Assistant, Senior - Women's Cancer Center

UPMC•Hershey, PA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Join our team of Life Changers! UPMC is hiring a full-time Medical Assistant, Senior to support the UPMC Magee Women's Cancer Center team/office in Hershey. This position offers a $1,500.00 sign-on bonus with 1-year work commitment! Opportunities for growth, excellent benefits, a pleasant work environment, and friendly team are just a few of our perks. Join a dedicated team focused exclusively on caring for women with gynecologic cancers, providing compassionate, specialized support throughout every stage of the patient journey, from diagnosis and treatment to survivorship. This is a unique opportunity to build meaningful relationships with patients and make a lasting impact during some of the most important moments in their lives. In addition to delivering exceptional care within our clinic settings, team members play a vital role in expanding access to women's healthcare through the Women's Health Medical Mobile Unit, bringing essential services directly to communities across the region. This dynamic role offers a variety of experiences and the opportunity to support patients in both traditional and mobile care environments. Our team values collaboration, flexibility, and a shared commitment to excellence. Team members may have opportunities to provide support across multiple Women's Health locations and specialties, fostering professional growth, cross-functional learning, and meaningful connections with colleagues throughout the service line. If you thrive in a team-oriented environment, embrace new challenges, and are passionate about delivering exceptional patient care, you'll find a rewarding career with us.

Requirements

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 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.
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

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.
Send/receive patient medical records in accordance with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (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 inventory of supplies; restocking exam/procedure rooms.
Comply with requirements of appropriate regulatory agencies (i.e. OSHA, CLIA, PA Department of Health).
Comply with all UPMC Health System policies and procedures.
Perform phlebotomy, EKGs, and level one labs.
Perform clinic procedures according to policy and procedure.
Answering calls and providing pertinent information including patient education as directed.
Obtain lab/x-ray reports, hospital notes, referral information, etc.
Complete forms/requisitions as needed.
Schedule appointments.
Prepare and managing charts to ensure information completed and filed appropriately.
Other front office responsibilities, as required.
Under the direction and supervision of a physician, administer injectable medication and vaccines when appropriate.