Medical Assistant - Children's Specialty Services

UPMC; Lemoyne (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

UPMC in Lemoyne, PA is hiring a full-time Medical Assistant to support the Children's Specialty Services team. Responsibilities include patient flow, vitals, phlebotomy, EKGs, basic clinic procedures, and preparing exam rooms. Up to 25% travel to Chambersburg may be required.

A $1,500 sign-on bonus is offered with a 1-year commitment. Schedule is Monday–Friday, 8:00am–4:30pm with no weekends or holidays. Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, basic computer skills, knowledge

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Check schedules and organize patient flow.
• Assist patients with walking, transfers, dressing, collecting specimens, and preparing for exams.
• Take vitals and perform screenings per provider guidelines.
• Send/receive patient records per HIPAA.
• Maintain infection control by preparing and cleaning rooms and equipment.
• Manage inventory and restock exam/procedure rooms.
• Comply with OSHA, CLIA, PA Department of Health and UPMC policies.
• Perform phlebotomy, EKGs, and level one labs.
• Handle clinic procedures per policy and procedure.
• Answer calls and provide patient education as directed.
• Obtain lab/x-ray reports and referral information.
• Complete forms/requisitions and schedule appointments.
• Prepare and manage charts; file information appropriately.
• Handle other front office duties as required.
• Under supervision, administer injectable medications and vaccines when appropriate.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Medical terminology

Patient care basics

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant Program or equivalent hospital program

Certification examination (AMT, AAMA, NAHP, NCCT, or NHA)

LPN/RN/EMT alternative path

Job description

Join our team of Life Changers! UPMC is hiring a full-time Medical Assistant to support the Children's Specialty Services team/office in Lemoyne.

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

Shift/Hours:

Monday-Friday from 8:00am-4:30pm - No weekends or holidays!

Travel:

Up to 25% travel will be required to travel to our Chambersburg location once a week. *HM will discuss schedule expectations and requirements during the interview process.

This position offers a $1,500.00 sign-on bonus with 1-year work commitment!

Opportunities for growth, excellent benefits, a pleasant work environment, friendly team, and making a difference in children's lives are just a few of our perks.

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, EKGs, 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.
• Previous medical experience preferred.

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 of 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.
• Previous medical experience preferred.

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