Job Description

Job Description

Join our team of Life Changers!

UPMC is hiring a  Full-Time, Medical Assistant, Senior to support the office in Hanover.

This is a very friendly and well-established practice that tends to be very busy!

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!

Potential for travel to homebound clients on an as needed basis. Manager will discuss further during interview. 

This position qualifies for a $1500.00 sign-on bonus with 1-year work commitment!

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• Guides workflow and/or assigns tasks to other clinical staff.
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• Participates with creation and implementation of departmental goals, processes and procedures.
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• Mentors, orients and provides ongoing training to current and new staff members.
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• Work directly with Manager to identify opportunities for improvement with regards to Clinical/Non-Clinical functions, Infection Control Procedures, and Patient Assessments.
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• Guide routine meetings with staff to communicate procedural changes to improve service quality and patient safety.
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• Must be responsible and demonstrate proficiency in all practice category specific tasks.
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• Send/receive patient medical records in accordance with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and other state and federal regulations.
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• Obtain lab/x-ray reports, hospital notes, referral information, etc.
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• Verify insurance coverage and patient demographics.
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• Prepare and managing charts to ensure information completed and filed appropriately.
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• Other front office responsibilities, as required.
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• Prepare patient rooms, set up instruments and equipment according to department protocol.
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• Clean exam/procedure rooms, instruments and equipment between patient visits to maintain infection control.
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• Assist patients as needed with walking, transfers, dressing, collecting specimens, preparing for exam, etc.
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• Collect patient information/history, taking vitals, performing screenings per provider guidelines.
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• May provide more individualized patient/family education and supportive counseling as needed.
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• Under the direction and supervision of a physician, administer injectable medication and vaccines when appropriate.
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• Perform phlebotomy, EKG's, and level one labs.
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• Perform clinic procedures according to policy and procedure.
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• Document patient information into the medical record.
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• Comply with requirements of appropriate regulatory agencies (i.e., OSHA, CLIA, PA Department of Health).
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• Maintain strict confidentiality related to medical records and other data. Comply with all UPMC Health System policies and procedures.
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• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
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• Successful completion of Medical Assistant Program or equivalent hospital program (LPN/RN/EMT)\n
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  • OR successful completion of certification examination (AMT, AAMA, NAHP, NCCT, or NHA)
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  • OR at least 1 year of patient care experience required.
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• Must be responsible and demonstrate proficiency in three practice category specific tasks.
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• 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.

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• Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
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• Act 34
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UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

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