Medical Assistant, Senior
About The Position
Join our team of Life Changers! UPMC is hiring a Full-Time, Medical Assistant, Senior to support the office in Carlisle. Preference will be given to those with previous experience in Ob/Gyn. Travel is required 15% of the time to assist with coverage at other Ob/Gyn offices. Manager will discuss further during interview. Excellent benefits, a pleasant work environment, and friendly team are just a few of our perks. Apply today! Hours for this position are Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm No holidays or weekends! The salary for this position is between $18.49-$27.76/hour. Job title and salary will be based on qualifications and career ladder requirements.
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
- Clearances must be dated within 90 days
- Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
- Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal
- Act 33 with renewal
- Act 34 with renewal
- Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal
Nice To Haves
- Preference will be given to those with previous experience in Ob/Gyn.
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, EKG's, 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.
Benefits
- Excellent benefits, a pleasant work environment, and friendly team are just a few of our perks.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Industry
Hospitals
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
