Lancaster, PA, 17699, USA
1 day ago
Medical Assistant, Senior
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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