Medical Assistant - Altoona (Urology)

UPMC; Altoona (PA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC is seeking a Medical Assistant to join the Urology Department in Altoona, PA. The role involves rooming patients, assisting with in-office procedures, obtaining authorizations, and managing clinical phone calls.

Daytime hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with no evenings, weekends, or holidays. Applicants with prior Medical Assistant experience are preferred and will be placed on the Medical Assistant Career Ladder based on experience and education.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; CPR certification within 30 days of hire.
• Basic computer skills and knowledge of medical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Room patients and assist with in-office procedures.
• Obtain authorizations and manage clinical phone calls.
• Schedule appointments and verify insurance coverage.
• Prepare patient rooms and maintain infection control procedures.
• Assist physicians with procedures and document in the medical record.
• Perform phlebotomy, EKGs, and basic labs.
• Comply with HIPAA and health regulatory requirements.
• Under supervision, administer injectable medications and vaccines when appropriate.

Skills

Patient care

Medical terminology

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CPR certification (AHA)

Job description

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 and plenty of room for growth, we invite you to explore this opportunity today!

UPMC is looking for a Medical Assistant to join the Urology Department in Altoona, PA!

Hours for this position will be Monday through Friday, primarily daylight hours from 8am to 4:30pm. No evenings, weekends, or holidays required! This position will be responsible for rooming patients, assisting with in-office procedures, obtaining authorizations, and managing clinical phone calls. Previous Medical Assistant experience is preferred!

Applicants will be placed in the appropriate job title and salary from the Medical Assistant Career Ladder, based on their individual experience and education.

Responsibilities:

• 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. Prepare and managing charts to ensure information completed and filed appropriately. 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. Clean according to scheduled maintenance program and keeping appropriate records. Manage inventory of supplies; restocking exam/procedure rooms.

• Check schedules and organizing patient flow. 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.

• Answering calls and providing pertinent information including patient education as directed.

• Perform phlebotomy, EKG's, and level one labs. Perform clinic procedures according to policy and procedure. Assist physicians with procedures. Document patient information into the medical record.

• 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.

• Under the direction and supervision of a physician, administer injectable medication and vaccines when appropriate.

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

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