Medical Assistant, Senior-Pediatric/Primary Care Office

UPMC•Harrisburg, PA

26d•Onsite

About The Position

Join our team of Life Changers! UPMC is hiring a Full-Time, Medical Assistant, Senior of experience to support the office in Harrisburg. This is a high-level Medical Assistant position within a Pediatric/Primary Care office that tends to be very busy. Preference will be given to individuals that have completed Medical Assistant training or have experience as a Medical Assistant. Hours for this position are Monday-Friday between 7:30am-5:30pm No holidays or weekends! Manager will discuss further during the interview. Excellent benefits, a pleasant work environment, and friendly team are just a few of our perks. Apply today! This position qualifies for a $1500.00 sign-on bonus with 1-year work commitment!

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 prior 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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Act 73 FBI Clearance

Nice To Haves

Medical Assistant training completion
Previous Medical Assistant experience

Responsibilities

Mentors, orients and provides ongoing training to current and new staff members.
Serve as the department super user for Epic Care.
Must be responsible and demonstrate proficiency in all practice category specific tasks.
Send/receive patient medical records in accordance with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and other state and federal regulations.
Obtain lab/x-ray reports, hospital notes, referral information, etc.
Verify insurance coverage and patient demographics.
Other front office responsibilities, as required.
Clean exam/procedure rooms, instruments and equipment between patient visits to maintain infection control.
Manage inventory of supplies; restocking exam/procedure rooms.
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.
Answering calls and providing pertinent information including patient education as directed.
Under the direction and supervision of a physician, administer injectable medication and vaccines when appropriate.
Perform phlebotomy, EKG's, and level one labs.
Perform clinic procedures according to policy and procedure.
Document patient information into the medical record.
Comply with requirements of appropriate regulatory agencies (i.e., OSHA, CLIA, PA Department of Health).
Comply with all UPMC Health System policies and procedures.