Location: Hummelstown,PA, USA
Join our team of Life Changers!
UPMC is hiring a Full-Time, Medical Assistant, Senior to support the office in Hummelstown.
This is a very friendly and well-established practice that tends to be very busy!
Hours for this position are Monday-Friday either 8:00am-4:30pm or 8:30am-5:00pm.
No holidays or weekends!
This position does require some travel to our Hershey location.
Manager will discuss further during interview.
Excellent benefits, a pleasant work environment, and friendly team are just a few of our perks. Apply today!
This position qualifies for a $1500.00 sign-on bonus with 1-year work commitment!
**Responsibilities:**
+ Mentors, orients and provides ongoing training to current and new staff members.
+ Work directly with Manager to identify opportunities for improvement with regards to Clinical/Non-Clinical functions, Infection Control Procedures, and Patient Assessments.
+ Guide routine meetings with staff to communicate procedural changes to improve service quality and patient safety.
+ Must be responsible and demonstrate proficiency in all practice category specific tasks.
+ 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.
+ Schedule appointments.
+ Verify insurance coverage and patient demographics.
+ Other front office responsibilities, as required.
+ 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.
+ 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.
+ May provide more individualized patient/family education and supportive counseling as needed.
+ Answering calls and providing pertinent information including patient education as directed.
+ Under the direction and supervision of a physician, administer injectable medication and vaccines when appropriate.
+ Perform phlebotomy, EKG's, and level one labs.
+ Perform clinic procedures according to policy and procedure.
+ 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.
+ 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 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**