Medical Assistant / Patient Service Coordinator
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Are you passionate about patient care? Do you thrive in a hands-on healthcare environment? At UPMC Hillman Cancer Center, we're dedicated to making a difference. As a Medical Assistant/ Patient Service Coordinator, you'll work alongside our Life Changers to provide high-quality patient care. Build meaningful relationships with patients and create a safe, comforting environment.+ Position: Full-Time Medical Assistant / Patient Service Coordinator with our busy medical oncology office in Monroeville, PA+ Schedule: Monday through Friday, daylight hours+ No evenings, weekends, or holidays are required!In this role, you will assist physicians with patient care, including clerical, environmental, and organizational tasks; take vital signs, register patients, schedule testing, help with exams and treatments, maintain stocked supplies, and ensure clean exam rooms._Why Choose Us?_+ Impactful Work: Be part of a team that provides cutting-edge cancer treatment and compassionate care.+ Collaborative Environment: Work alongside experienced oncologists, nurses, and support staff who are committed to excellence.+ Professional Growth: We offer continuous learning opportunities and career advancement.+ Supportive Culture: Enjoy a workplace that values teamwork, respect, and work-life balance.Join our mission to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients. Apply today and take the next step in your healthcare career with UPMC Hillman Cancer Center!**Responsibilities:**+ Completes vital signs, specimen testing and EKGs as needed.+ Organizes daily schedule of patients, greet patients and assigns rooms.+ Orders supplies for the unit as necessary.+ Maintains competency requirements.+ Coordinates the ordering of blood products in collaboration with RNs, Blood Bank and Laboratory.+ Greets each person entering the clinic, and identifies self and role. Explains processes and procedures to new patients and assists with paperwork.+ Participate in interdisciplinary activities such as staff meetings and other committees as assigned.+ Other Duties as Assigned.+ Maintain high visibility. Stationed in a prominent area in the clinic that is readily identifiable and accessible to customers.+ Anticipates and responds to meet customer needs.+ Respond appropriately to crisis situation as a team member.+ Participates in interdisciplinary activities such as staff meetings and other committees as assigned.+ Assists in the registration of patients to include verification and confirmation of health insurance coverage.+ Immediately report any situation that may impact the safety of patients, visitors and staff.+ Provides front desk coverage as assigned.+ Continuously monitors the environment and facilitates correction of any detraction from the appearance, comfort and safety of the clinic.+ Account for all customers in the clinic.+ Provides lobby/waiting room coordination and supervision.+ Serve as liaison between customers and clinic staff.+ Collects 100% of copays daily and correctly balances at the end of each day.+ Coordinates scheduling to include testing.+ Coordinates and manages the bone marrow biopsy schedule for multiple practitioners and bone marrow technician.UPMC has a robust career ladder for Medical Assistants and Patient Service Coordinators. Explore this opportunity to see how you can use your skills to make a difference!_Applicants will be placed in the appropriate job title & salary based on their experience and education._Medical Assistant:+ High school diploma or equivalent is required.+ Patient care experience preferred._Salaries range from $17.64 - $19.51 - $26.53 hourly_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 of patient care experience.+ Must be responsible and demonstrate proficiency in three practice category-specific tasks as determined by the manager.+ Must have basic computer skills and knowledge of medical terminology, examination, diagnostic and treatment room responsibilities._Salaries range from $17.84 - $20.25 - $26.62 hourly_Medical Assistant, Expert:+ 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) and 1 year of patient care experience+ OR at least 2 years of patient care experience.+ Must successfully complete the UPMC Preceptor training and serve as a preceptor and mentor to newly hired team members.+ Must be responsible and demonstrate proficiency in all practice category-specific tasks as determined by the manager._Salaries range from $18.04 - $20.98 - $26.71 hourly_Patient Service Coordinator:+ High School graduate or equivalent required.+ Minimum of three years of direct patient care and or phlebotomy experience.+ Must have basic computer skills and knowledge of medical terminology, examination, diagnostic and treatment room responsibilities.+ Possesses strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with individuals from multi-disciplinary groups.+ Possesses excellent organizational skills._Salaries range from $18.04 - $20.98 - $26.71 hourly_Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:+ Medical Assistant or Phlebotomy licensure preferred.+ 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**