Location: Cumberland,MD, USA
Are you a Medical Assistant interested in a career that provides plenty of opportunity for growth and development? If you're passionate about patient care and looking for a career that offers great benefits, UPMC Western Maryland's South Cumberland Urgent Care is for you!
This is a day/evening position that will include rotating weekends & holidays.
_*Candidate will be placed in appropriate job title based on education/experience. Minimum pay rate is $16.74/hr._
As a Medical Assistant, you will assist physicians with various aspects of patient care (including clerical, environmental, and organizational tasks) ensuring patient satisfaction.
**Responsibilities:**
+ Check schedules and organize patient flow.
+ Accompany patients to exam/procedure room.
+ Assist patients as needed with walking, transfers, dressing, collecting specimens, preparing for exams, etc.
+ Collect patient information/history; take 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.
+ 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.
+ Clean according to scheduled maintenance program and keep appropriate records.
+ Manage inventory of supplies; restocking exam/procedure rooms.
+ 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.
+ Comply with all UPMC Health System policies and procedures.
+ Perform phlebotomy, EKGs, and level one labs.
+ Perform clinic procedures according to policy and procedure.
+ Assist physicians with procedures.
+ Document patient information in the medical record.
+ Answering calls and providing pertinent information including patient education as directed.
+ Obtain lab/x-ray reports, hospital notes, referral information, etc.
+ Complete forms/requisitions as needed.
+ Schedule appointments.
+ Verify insurance coverage and patient demographics.
+ Prepare and manage charts to ensure information is completed and filed appropriately.
+ Other front office responsibilities, as required.
+ High school diploma or equivalent is required.
+ 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)
**UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran**