Medical Assistant - UPMC Primary Care White Rose

UPMC•York, PA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

UPMC is hiring a full-time Medical Assistant to support the UPMC Primary Care White Rose team in York. The title and salary will be based on qualifications and career ladder requirements. The position provides patient care and clinical and front-office support, with travel to other Family Medicine offices within York County as needed to assist with staffing. Travel is described as minimal; the hiring manager will discuss schedule expectations during the interview process. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with rotating day shifts between 6:45 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Team members alternate later shifts, so a shift ending at 6:00 p.m. is not required every week. No weekends or holidays are required. The position offers a $1,500 sign-on bonus with a one-year work commitment. UPMC also describes opportunities for growth, excellent benefits, a pleasant work environment, and a friendly team.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Basic computer skills and knowledge of medical terminology, examination, diagnostic, and treatment-room responsibilities.
CPR based on AHA standards, including didactic and skills-demonstration components, is 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.
For the Medical Assistant Senior level: responsibility and demonstrated proficiency in three practice-category-specific tasks.
For the Medical Assistant Senior level, at least one of the following: successful completion of a Medical Assistant Program or equivalent hospital program (LPN/RN/EMT); successful completion of a certification examination (AMT, AAMA, NAHP, NCCT, or NHA); or at least one year of patient-care experience.

Nice To Haves

Previous medical experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Check schedules and organize patient flow.
Assist patients as needed with walking, transfers, dressing, specimen collection, and preparation for examinations.
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 patient visits to maintain infection control.
Manage supply inventory and restock examination and procedure rooms.
Comply with requirements of applicable 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 procedures.
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 materials.
Complete forms and requisitions as needed.
Schedule appointments.
Prepare and manage charts to ensure information is complete and appropriately filed.
Perform other front-office responsibilities as required.
Under the direction and supervision of a physician, administer injectable medication and vaccines when appropriate.