Medical Assistant - BMA Duncansville

UPMC; Duncansville (Blair County); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

UPMC's BMA Duncansville is seeking a Medical Assistant to join their team. This full-time role offers Monday–Friday schedules with 7:30am–4:00pm, 8:00am–4:30pm, or 8:30am–5:00pm; holidays, evenings and weekends are not required, with occasional travel.

Responsibilities include patient flow, vitals, documentation, HIPAA compliance, phlebotomy and EKGs, vaccine administration under supervision, and front-desk duties.

Qualifications

• One year of medical office experience preferred but not required.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Basic computer skills and knowledge of medical terminology.
• Ability to assist with phlebotomy, EKGs and clinic procedures.

Responsibilities

• Check schedules and organize patient flow; accompany patients to exam/procedure rooms and assist with transfers and other needs.
• Take vital signs and collect patient history; relay instructions to patients/families.
• Send/receive patient records in accordance with HIPAA and other regulations.
• Prepare exam rooms and maintain infection control; manage inventory of supplies.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Medical terminology

Clinical procedures

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

UPMC's BMA Duncansville is seeking a Medical Assistant to join their team! This full-time position will work Monday through Friday, with shifts scheduled from 7:30am to 4:00pm, 8:00am to 4:30pm, or 8:30am to 5:00pm. No holidays, evenings or weekends are required. Occasional travel to other office locations may be required based on staffing needs. One year of prior medical office experience is preferred but not required.

Title and starting pay rate of this position may vary based on years of experience.

What Can UPMC Do for You?

• A career path that provides you with the right experience to be successful in the position you want to obtain now and, in the future
• Health and welfare benefits like medical, vision, dental, and life and disability, and an exceptional retirement program
• Work life balance to help manage other important aspects of your life such as PTO, wellness programs, paid parental leave
• Competitive pay for the work that you do

Responsibilities:

• 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.
• 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 keeping 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, 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.
• 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 managing charts to ensure information completed and filed appropriately. Other front office responsibilities, as required.
• 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
• Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal
• Act 33 with renewal
• Act 34 with renewal
• Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran