Medical Assistant-Casual

UPMC; Newport (Perry County); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare employer as a Medical Assistant-Casual in Newport, PA. This role requires assisting patients and performing essential clinical tasks with a flexible schedule of 7:00 am - 4:30 pm, with no weekend or holiday work required. Candidates should have a high school diploma and basic medical knowledge, with travel to other locations possible.

Qualifications

• Basic computer skills and knowledge of medical terminology.
• High school diploma or equivalent is required.

Responsibilities

• Check schedules and organize patient flow.
• Assist patients with various needs including walking and dressing.
• Comply with regulatory agency requirements.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Medical terminology knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Completion of Medical Assistant Program 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 Newport.

This is NOT a full-time position, but a casual position so your hours will fluctuate depending on office needs.

Hours for this position are between Monday-Friday 7:00am-4:30pm.

No holidays or weekends!

50% of travel is required to support other locations with vacations and call-offs.

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

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

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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