Medical Assistant, Casual

UPMC; Chambersburg (Franklin County); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

UPMC is seeking a Casual Medical Assistant in Chambersburg to support patient care by assisting with medical procedures and ensuring compliance with health regulations. This role requires a flexible schedule and entails various responsibilities, including patient interactions and administrative tasks. Candidates must possess a high school diploma and basic computer skills, with opportunities for further career advancement within the organization.

Qualifications

• Must have basic computer skills and knowledge of medical terminology.
• For Senior role, completion of a Medical Assistant Program or equivalent and CPR certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Check schedules and organize patient flow.
• Assist patients with walking, transfers, dressing, and collecting specimens.
• Comply with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) regulations.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Medical terminology knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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UPMC is hiring a Casual, Medical Assistant for various levels of experience to support the office in Chambersburg.

Must have flexibility with schedule as hours will vary to meet the needs of the office. This is NOT a full-time position.

Hours will vary for this position but will be between Monday-Friday 7:00am-4:30pm.

No holidays or weekends!

Travel is required 25% of the time to two other locations. Manager will discuss further during interview.

The salary for this position is between $18.12-$27.76/hour.

Job title and salary will be based on qualifications and career ladder requirements.

Responsibilities:

• 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.
• Send/receive patient medical records in accordance with Health Insurance.
• Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and other state and federal regulations.
• Prepare and clean patient, exam, and procedure rooms, instruments and equipment between patient visits to maintain infection control.
• Manage inventory of supplies; restocking exam/procedure rooms.
• Comply with requirements of appropriate regulatory agencies (i.e. OSHA, CLIA, PA Department of Health).
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
  
  

Medical Assistant:

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Must have basic computer skills and knowledge of medical terminology, examination, diagnostic and treatment room responsibilities.
  
  

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 prior 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 31 Child Abuse Reporting
• Act 33
• Act 34
• Act 73 FBI Clearance
  
  

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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