Medical Assistant - UPMC Surgery Optimization Clinic

UPMC•Harrisburg, PA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

UPMC is hiring a full-time Medical Assistant to support the UPMC Surgery Optimization Clinic in Harrisburg. The role serves patients at multiple outpatient locations: the Polyclinic on Mondays and Fridays and the West Shore Fredricksen Outpatient Center Tuesday through Thursday, with occasional travel to Carlisle approximately two Fridays per month. Schedule expectations and requirements will be discussed during the interview process. Job title and salary will be based on qualifications and career ladder requirements. The Medical Assistant supports patient flow and care by collecting patient histories and vital signs, preparing patients and rooms, performing clinical tasks and procedures, and handling records, appointments, and other front-office responsibilities. Under physician direction and supervision, the Medical Assistant may administer injectable medications and vaccines when appropriate.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Basic computer skills and knowledge of medical terminology, examination, diagnostic, and treatment-room responsibilities.
For the Medical Assistant Senior level, successful completion of a Medical Assistant Program or equivalent hospital program (LPN/RN/EMT), or successful completion of a certification examination (AMT, AAMA, NAHP, NCCT, or NHA), or at least one year of patient care experience.
For the Medical Assistant Senior level, demonstrate proficiency in three practice-category-specific tasks.
CPR within 30 days of hire, meeting AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component.
Basic Life Support (BLS) or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).
Act 34 clearance.

Nice To Haves

Previous medical experience preferred.

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 supplies 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 labs.
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 other records.
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 physician direction and supervision, administer injectable medications and vaccines when appropriate.