Medical Assistant, Senior
UPMC
UPMC Pulmonary and Sleep Associates is looking for a Medical Assistant, Senior to join the team!
Candidate must have previous healthcare experience or be a new Medical Assistant graduate.
Main Location 233 College Ave, Lancaster, PA
Occasional Travel to 1575 Highlands Drive, Suite 200, Lititz, PA
Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm
No holiday, no weekend!
This position qualifies for a $1500.00 sign-on bonus with 1-year work commitment!
**Responsibilities**
+ Accompany patients to exam/procedure room.
+ 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.
+ Relay instructions to patients/families.
+ 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.
+ Complete forms/requisitions as needed.
+ Prepare and managing charts to ensure information completed and filed appropriately.
+ Schedule appointments.
+ Verify insurance coverage and patient demographics.
+ Prepare patient rooms, set up instruments and equipment according to department protocol.
+ Clean exam/procedure rooms, instruments and equipment between patient visits to maintain infection control.
+ Manage inventory of supplies; restocking exam/procedure rooms.
+ Check schedules and organizing patient flow.
+ Answering calls and providing pertinent information including patient education as directed.
+ Perform clinic procedures according to policy and procedure.
+ Perform phlebotomy, EKGs, and level one labs.
+ Assist physicians with procedures.
+ Comply with requirements of appropriate regulatory agencies (i.e., OSHA, CLIA, PA Department of Health).
+ Maintain strict confidentiality related to medical records and other data.
+ Under the direction and supervision of a physician, administer injectable medication and vaccines when appropriate.
+ Other front office responsibilities, as required.
+ Performs in accordance with system-wide competencies/behaviors.
+ Performs other duties as assigned.
Medical Assistant, Senior:
+ 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.
**Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:**
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)
+ Act 34
**UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran**
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