Medical Assistant, Senior - Woodward Associates

UPMC•Hummelstown, PA

12d•Onsite

About The Position

UPMC is hiring a full-time Senior Medical Assistant to support the Woodward Associates Ob/Gyn team in Hummelstown. The role involves patient care and clinic operations, including assisting with patient flow, collecting patient information and vital signs, preparing exam rooms, performing clinical procedures, and handling administrative and front-office tasks. Some travel, up to 25%, is required to UPMC locations in Hershey and Lemoyne to assist with staffing needs and support. The position works Monday through Friday during daylight hours, with no weekends or holidays. A $1,500 sign-on bonus is offered with a one-year work commitment. Job title and salary will be based on qualifications and career ladder requirements.

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.
Must be responsible and demonstrate proficiency in three practice-category-specific tasks.
Basic computer skills and knowledge of medical terminology, examination, diagnostic, and treatment-room responsibilities.
CPR certification based on AHA standards, including didactic instruction and skills demonstration, required 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.

Nice To Haves

Ob/Gyn experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Check schedules and organize patient flow.
Assist patients with walking, transfers, dressing, specimen collection, and preparation for examinations, 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, examination, and procedure rooms, instruments, and equipment between visits to maintain infection control.
Manage supply inventory and restock examination 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, referral information, and related 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.