Medical Assistant - Casual

UPMC; Chambersburg (Franklin County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Part time

Job summary

UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute in Chambersburg, PA is seeking a Casual Medical Assistant to support a cardiovascular team. The role offers flexible scheduling, variance in hours, and opportunities to gain experience across multiple office locations.

Responsibilities include patient room prep, vitals collection, phlebotomy, EKGs, injections, chart management, and front-office duties under physician supervision.

Qualifications

• Clinical support experience preferred.
• HIPAA knowledge and compliance.
• Ability to travel to multiple office locations.

Responsibilities

• Guide workflow and assist with supervision and training of staff.
• Prepare and manage patient charts and rooms; maintain infection control.
• Collect vitals, assist with exams, and support front-office tasks.
• Administer injections and vaccines under physician supervision; perform phlebotomy and basic labs.
• Coordinate patient records and communications per HIPAA and regulations.

Skills

Phlebotomy

EKG

Vaccinations

Patient education

Infection control

EpicCare

Tools

EpicCare

Job description

Casual Medical Assistant - UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute

UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute is seeking a Casual Medical Assistant to join our team in Chambersburg, PA! If you're looking for a flexible opportunity to utilize your clinical skills while supporting a dedicated cardiovascular team, this role offers the chance to make a meaningful impact in patient care while gaining experience in a specialty practice.

Location

UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute
830 Norland Avenue
Chambersburg, PA 17201

Schedule

• Casual position
• Hours will vary based on departmental needs
• Opportunity to assist with coverage at multiple office locations

Travel

• Travel is required.
• Ideal candidates must be willing to support other UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute offices as needed to ensure patient care coverage.

Why Join UPMC?

• Flexible scheduling options
• Opportunity to gain experience in a cardiovascular specialty practice
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Variety in daily responsibilities and work locations
• Opportunity to build new clinical skills and expand your healthcare experience

Responsibilities:

• Guides workflow and/or assigns tasks to other clinical staff.
• Assist management staff with supervisory activities. Participates with creation and implementation of departmental goals, processes and procedures. Mentors, orients and provides ongoing training to current and new staff members.
• Serve as the department super user for Epic Care.
• 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.
• 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. 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. 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.