Medical Assistant - Dermatology

UPMC; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC Central PA Dermatology is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant in Annville, PA. This role involves assisting physicians with patient care tasks, ensuring a supportive environment while maintaining compliance with health regulations. Attractive salary range and generous sign-on bonus are offered, fostering personal and professional development from day one.

Benefits

Generous Sign-On Bonus of $1,500

Dedicated career ladders for advancement

Qualifications

• Experience in patient care required.
• Ability to assist with various patient care tasks and clerical duties.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians and accompany patients to exam/procedure rooms.
• Perform screenings, collect patient information/history, and relay instructions.
• Administer injectable medications and vaccines under physician supervision.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Infection control

Job description

UPMC Central PA Dermatology located in Annville, PA is looking for a Medical Assistant to join the team!

Monday-Friday 8am-4pm.

No weekends or holidays!

Seeking someone who has experience prior with patient care!

The salary range for this position is $18.12-$27.76 based on experience.
UPMC is committed to investing in you – financially, personally, and professionally – starting on day one of your career. Here’s how we support our employees:
• Generous Sign-On Bonus of $1,500
• Dedicated career ladders, including a Medical Assistant ladder, allowing you to achieve your highest potential while rewarding you for your experience.

Apply today to find out where your career can take you!

The Medical Assistant will assist physicians with various aspects of patient care (including clerical, environmental, and organizational tasks) ensuring patient satisfaction.

Responsibilities
· Accompany patients to exam/procedure room.
o Assist patients as needed with walking, transfers, dressing, collecting specimens, preparing for exam, etc.
o Collect patient information/history, taking vitals, performing screenings per provider guidelines.
o 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.
· Obtain lab/x-ray reports, hospital notes, referral information, etc.
· Complete forms/requisitions as needed.
· Prepare and managing charts to ensure information completed and filed appropriately.
o Schedule appointments.
o Verify insurance coverage and patient demographics.
· Prepare patient rooms, set up instruments and equipment according to department protocol.
o Clean exam/procedure rooms, instruments and equipment between patient visits to maintain infection control.
o Manage inventory of supplies; restocking exam/procedure rooms.
· Check schedules and organizing patient flow.
· Answering calls and providing pertinent information including patient education as directed.
· Perform clinic procedures according to policy and procedure.
o Perform phlebotomy, EKGs, and level one labs.
o Assist physicians with procedures.
· 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.
· Under the direction and supervision of a physician, administer injectable medication and vaccines when appropriate.
· Other front office responsibilities, as required.
· Performs in accordance with system-wide competencies/behaviors.
· Performs other duties as assigned.